Georgetown Hoyas vs West Virginia Mountaineers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Georgetown vs West Virginia NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Morgantown.

Georgetown vs West Virginia Prediction

Betting on today's Hoyas and Mountaineers game? Catch the action at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV, as the Mountaineers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 144 points, with West Virginia being favored by -9.5 over Georgetown.

Georgetown vs. West Virginia Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Georgetown Hoyas at West Virginia Mountaineers
Where: Morgantown at WVU Coliseum
Date: Friday, December 6th
Betting Odds WVIR -9.5, GEORGE +355 | WVIR -477 O/U 144

Hoyas Preview: Will Georgetown Shock Everyone at WVU Coliseum?

Georgetown improved to 7-1 on the season with an 86-62 win over UMBC on Monday. The Hoyas were -17 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 148 fell short of the 158.5 O/U line.

After leading 41-35 at halftime, Georgetown clamped down defensively, allowing just 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 45.

Hoyas Offense Breakdown

Georgetown's offense put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 48.5% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 62.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 3 of 20 threes (15%). Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 77.3% of their free throws, going 17 for 22 from the line.

Thomas Sorber led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 85.7% from the field in just 25 minutes. Josh Odunowo added 18 points, while Jayden Epps and Marcus Banks Jr. each contributed 16 points, with both going 2 for 7 from three-point range. Malik Mack chipped in 13 points and 5 assists, as the Hoyas finished with 17 assists and 11 offensive rebounds.

Hoyas Team Defense

Georgetown's defense gave up 62 points, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 30 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 62% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Georgetown held their opponents to 3 made threes on 20 attempts, a 15% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they hit 17, or 77%.

Mountaineers Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored West Virginia?

West Virginia improved to 5-2 on the season with an 83-76 road win over Arizona on Friday. The Mountaineers entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs but pulled off the upset and covered the spread.

West Virginia led 39-37 at halftime and held on in the 2nd half, scoring 27 points while allowing 29. The game’s total points of 159 went over the pre-game line of 152.5.

Mountaineers Offense Breakdown

West Virginia put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.5%. They hit 12 of 34 from beyond the arc, shooting 35.3%, and connected on 77.3% of their free throws, going 17 for 22. The Mountaineers also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 21 assists.

Tucker DeVries led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 of 12 threes (66.7%) and adding 6 assists. Caleb Love contributed 24 points, while Toby Okani added 20 points, shooting 60% from deep. Trey Townsend chipped in 19 points, and Javon Small had 8 assists despite shooting just 2 of 9 from the field.

Mountaineers Team Defense

West Virginia's defense gave up 76 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as the other team hit 22 of 43 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, West Virginia's defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 7 threes made on 21 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 84%. West Virginia allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Hoyas vs Mountaineers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road games, Georgetown has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 66 points per game.
When looking at their past five home matchups, West Virginia has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 77 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hoyas have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Mountaineers have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 5-5.