Georgetown Hoyas vs Villanova Wildcats Matchup

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

Georgetown vs Villanova Prediction

Looking to win big? The Hoyas and Wildcats face off at 6:00 ET on FS1. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 135.5 points, and Villanova is favored by -7.5 vs. Georgetown in a Big East conference matchup.

Georgetown vs. Villanova Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Georgetown Hoyas at Villanova Wildcats
Where: Villanova at Finneran Pavilion
Date: Monday, January 20th
Betting Odds VILL -7.5, GEORGE +257 | VILL -330 O/U 135.5

Hoyas Preview: Can the Hoyas Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games

Georgetown’s season record fell to 12-6 after a 73-68 loss to DePaul on Friday. The Hoyas, who were -7 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 141, just over the O/U line of 137.5.

After trailing 39-28 at halftime, Georgetown made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring DePaul 40-34, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.

Hoyas Offense Breakdown

Georgetown put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.2%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.3% (6/22) of their three-point attempts, while connecting on 48.8% of their two-point shots.

The Hoyas grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Drew Fielder and Malik Mack each scored 19 points, with Mack hitting 3 of 6 from deep. CJ Gunn and Layden Blocker both shot 66.7% from three, and NJ Benson was perfect from beyond the arc, going 1 for 1.

Hoyas Team Defense

Georgetown's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field on 27 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 43 shooting for 48%.

From three-point range, Georgetown held their opponents to 6 of 22 shooting, or 27%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 8 for 72%. Georgetown gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Wildcats Preview: Are the Wildcats Ready for a Home Win?

Villanova Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Villanova improved to 12-7 on the season with a 75-73 win over Providence on Friday, January 17th. The Wildcats, who were -9 favorites at home, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.

Villanova trailed 37-32 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 43 points while allowing 36.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Villanova put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field and 26.9% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they were strong from the free-throw line, making 16 of 18 for 88.9%.

Eric Dixon led the Wildcats with 23 points and 8 rebounds, while Bensley Joseph added 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep. Villanova recorded just 6 assists as a team, with 9 offensive rebounds.

Wildcats Team Defense

Villanova's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Villanova's defense held the opposing team to 7 of 26 shooting, or 26%. At the free-throw line, the opponents hit 16 of 18, shooting 88%. Villanova also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Hoyas vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road games, Georgetown has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 65 points per game.
When looking at their past three home matchups, Villanova has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 68 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Georgetown has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 1-4 straight up.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Wildcats have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.