Villanova vs. Georgetown Predictions, Odds

• December 11, 2020
• By David Schwab
• VegasInsider.com

The No. 9 Villanova Wildcats kick off their Big East conference schedule this Friday night on the road against the Georgetown Hoyas at McDonough Arena in Washington DC. Game time on FS1 is slated for 7 p.m. (ET).

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• Expert Picks: Vegas Insiders
• Conference: Big East
• Venue: McDonough Arena
• Location: Washington, DC
• Date: Friday, December 11, 2020
• Time: 7:00 p.m.
• TV: FS1
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Villanova-Georgetown Betting Odds

Line Movements

• Spread: Villanova -11
• Money-Line: Villanova -650 Georgetown +475
• Total: 142.5

Odds Subject to Change

The Wildcats have been opened as -11-point favorites on the road with the total line set at 142.5 points. Villanova is off to a 4-1 straight-up start with its only loss coming against Virginia Tech (81-73) as a -9.5-point favorite.

The Wildcats are 3-2 against the spread with the total staying UNDER in three of the five games. They have won nine of their last 10 games against the Hoyas SU with a slight 6-4 edge ATS. The total has stayed UNDER in two of the last three meetings. The total has stayed UNDER in four of the last five meetings in Georgetown.

The Hoyas split their first four games 2-2 both SU and ATS with the total split as well. They covered an 11-point spread in a nine-point loss to West Virginia in their only outing as underdogs. Georgetown is just 3-8 SU in its last 11 home games and 0-7 SU in its last seven conference games.

Betting Analysis – Villanova Wildcats

Straight Up - SU, Against the Spread - ATS, Over-Under (O/U)

• SU: 4-1
• ATS: 3-2
• SU - Home: 0-1
• SU - Away: 4-0
• O/U: 2-3

The Wildcats started their season on a strong note by winning the Empire Classic. They topped Arizona State 83-74 as six-point favorites in the championship game.

Forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl scored a career-high 28 points against the Sun Devils to pace that victory. Through five games, he is the team’s leading scorer with 16.2 points while pulling down nine rebounds a game. He is also connecting on 53.8% of his shots.

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie drives past a Texas defender as his Wildcats knocked off the Longhorns. (AP Images)

Guards’ Collin Gillespie and Justin Moore are each adding another 14 PPG as part of Villanova’s 77.4-point scoring average. The team is shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 35.9% from three-point range. The Wildcats are allowing an average of 67.8 PPG with 31.2 defensive rebounds.

Betting Analysis – Georgetown Hoyas

Straight Up - SU, Against the Spread - ATS, Over-Under (O/U)

• SU: 2-2
• ATS: 2-2
• SU - Home: 2-2
• SU - Away: 0-0
• O/U: 2-2

Along with the SU loss to West Virginia, the Hoyas came up short in a 78-71 loss to Navy closing as 11-point favorites. The two wins came against UMBC and Coppin State.

Stepping way up in class for its Big East opener, Georgetown is going to need a strong effort from guard Jahvon Blair. After scoring 22 points in the recent win against Coppin State, he raised his scoring average on the year to 20.3 points. He also averaging 5.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists as the team’s most complete player.

Forward Jamorko Pickett is another key starter with an average of 14.3 points and a team-high 10 rebounds. Center Qudus Wahab deserves some mention as well with 11 points and eight rebounds a game.

Overall, Georgetown is averaging 73 points while giving up 67 points on defense. It has the clear edge over Villanova under the boards with 48 rebounds a game, including 36.5 on defense.

Inside the Stats – Villanova Wildcats

• PS/G: 77.4 (122nd)
• PA/G: 67.8 (132nd)
• Off Rtg: 114.5 (43rd)
• Def Rtg: 100.3 (205th)

Inside the Stats – Georgetown Hoyas

• PS/G: 73 (168th)
• PA/G: 67 (118th)
• Off Rtg: 98 (201st)
• Def Rtg: 89.9 (89th)

Key Players to Watch

• NOVA - Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (16.2 PPG, 9 RPG)
• NOVA - Collin Gillespie (14.6 PPG, 4.2 APG)
• GTOWN - Jahvon Blair (20.3 PPG, 5.5 RPG)
• GTOWN - Jamorko Pickett (14.3 PPG, 10 RPG)

Villanova-Georgetown Predictions

Putting aside the loss to Virginia Tech, the Wildcats have already beat two ranked teams with last Sunday’s 68-64 win against then-No. 17 Texas in the Big East- Big 12 Battle.

They should be able to keep things rolling over the Hoyas this Friday night. Villanova has been able to dominate this series over the years SU, and should be able to cover the current spread in this matchup. Robinson-Earl will be tough to contain on his own, let alone Gillespie and Moore.

This could be a lower scoring game than the opening total line suggests. Georgetown has remained rather stout on defense even in a pair of losses, and Villanova has been rather stingy against some solid competition.

• Score Prediction: Villanova 72 Georgetown 56
• Best Bets: Villanova -11
• Best Bets: UNDER 142.5

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