Georgetown Hoyas vs Providence Friars Matchup

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

Georgetown vs Providence Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hoyas versus the Friars? Tip off is at at 12:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FOX. The game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. This Big East conference matchup has an over/under of 136.5 points, and Providence is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Georgetown.

Georgetown vs. Providence Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Georgetown Hoyas at Providence Friars
Where: Providence at Amica Mutual Pavilion
Date: Saturday, January 25th
Betting Odds PROV -1.5, GEORGE +105 | PROV -127 O/U 136.5

Hoyas Preview: Do the Hoyas Have a Shot at a Win at Providence?

Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games

Georgetown improved to 13-6 on the season with a 64-63 win over Villanova on Monday. The Hoyas, who were +7.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After trailing 34-27 at halftime, Georgetown tightened up defensively, allowing just 29 points in the second half while scoring 37 of their own. The total points for the game finished at 127, under the O/U line of 134.5.

Hoyas Offense Breakdown

Georgetown's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.2% from the field and 34.4% on two-point attempts. They connected on 38.5% of their threes, hitting 10 of 26 from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%.

At the free-throw line, the Hoyas were nearly perfect, making 12 of 13 attempts for a 92.3% success rate. They also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the game.

Hoyas Team Defense

Georgetown's defense held their opponent to 63 points, allowing them to shoot 40% from the field on 22 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, the Hoyas limited their opponent to 40% shooting, with 12 made two-point shots out of 30 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Georgetown's opponent connected on 10 of 25 three-point attempts, shooting 40%. The Hoyas also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9, shooting 75%. Georgetown gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Friars Preview: Can Providence Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Providence Friars Recent Game/Games

Providence fell to 9-10 on the season after a 75-73 loss to Villanova on Friday. The Friars were +9 point underdogs going into the game but managed to keep it close, covering the spread.

Providence led 37-32 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the second half while scoring 36. The total points for the game were 148, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.

Friars Offense Breakdown

Providence's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. They connected on 14 of 36 three-point attempts, hitting 38.9% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. At the free-throw line, the Friars made 11 of 15 attempts, good for 73.3%.

Eric Dixon led the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds, while Bensley Joseph added 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. Jhamir Brickus and Corey Floyd Jr. each contributed 18 points, and Justyn Fernandez chipped in 17, knocking down 5 of 10 threes. Wooga Poplar grabbed a team-high 13 rebounds to go along with his 15 points.

Friars Team Defense

Providence's defense gave up 75 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 60 attempts.

From two-point range, the other team shot 55%, hitting 19 of 34 shots. From beyond the arc, they went 7/26, shooting 26%.

Hoyas vs Friars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Georgetown has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 62 points per game while allowing 66. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
Through their last ten home games, Providence has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 71 points per game.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Hoyas have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Friars have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.