Connecticut Huskies vs Georgetown Hoyas Matchup

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

Connecticut vs Georgetown Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Huskies and Hoyas. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on FOX, and it's hosted by the Hoyas at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets! In this Big East matchup, Connecticut is favored bt -4.5 vs. Georgetown. The over/under for the game is 142.5 points.

Connecticut vs. Georgetown Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Connecticut Huskies at Georgetown Hoyas
Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
Date: Saturday, January 11th
Betting Odds UCONN -4.5, UCONN -195 | GEORGE +158 O/U 142.5

Huskies Preview: Can the Huskies Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Connecticut fell to 12-4 on the season after a 68-66 road loss to Villanova on Wednesday. The Huskies, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 32-25 at halftime, UConn scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 36. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.

Huskies Offense Breakdown

Connecticut's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 54% from the field and 37% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%, thanks to a 73.9% success rate on two-point attempts.

The Huskies dished out 23 assists, with Hassan Diarra contributing 9 assists along with 11 points on 80% shooting. Eric Dixon led the team with 23 points, despite shooting just 30% from the field.

Huskies Team Defense

Connecticut's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 24 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the Huskies' defense saw the opposition hit 8 of 20 shots, good for 40%. Connecticut also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 92%. The Huskies allowed 7 offensive rebounds.

Hoyas Preview: Taking a Look at the Hoyas Chances at Home

Georgetown's season record now stands at 12-3 after a 74-66 loss to Marquette on Tuesday. Despite being +13.5 point underdogs, the Hoyas kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game were 140, falling just under the 144.5-point over/under line.

Georgetown led 38-29 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 28 points while allowing Marquette to put up 45 points.

Hoyas Offense Breakdown

Chase Ross led the Hoyas with 27 points, shooting 58.3% from the field and hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc (66.7%). Malik Mack contributed 18 points and 5 assists, despite shooting 41.2% overall and 42.9% from three-point range.

Georgetown shot 43.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They connected on 42.1% of their three-point attempts (8/19) and 83.3% from the free-throw line (10/12). Thomas Sorber grabbed 13 rebounds, while Kam Jones added 5 assists.

Hoyas Team Defense

Despite Georgetown's defensive efforts, they allowed 74 points, with the opposing team shooting 35% from the field on 21 of 59 attempts. The Hoyas held them to 34% shooting inside the arc, where they made 12 of 35 shots.

From three-point range, Georgetown's defense gave up 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. The Hoyas also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 85%. Georgetown allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Huskies vs Hoyas Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Huskies offense has averaged 75 points per game while allowing an average of 71. Connecticut posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 5-5 ATS.
Through their last ten home games, Georgetown has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 66 points per game.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Hoyas have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Huskies have an overall record of 3-0 while going 1-2 against the spread.