Georgetown Hoyas' Offensive Strength to Outpace Notre Dame Fighting Irish in Saturday Showdown
On Saturday afternoon, the Georgetown Hoyas and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will go head to head in South Bend. Both teams introduced new head coaches in the beginning of
Game outlook
On Saturday afternoon, the Georgetown Hoyas and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will go head to head in South Bend. Both teams introduced new head coaches in the beginning of this season with Ed Cooley from Providence joining the Hoyas, and Micah Shrewsberry of Penn State becoming part of the Fighting Irish team. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:15 PM EST, with Notre Dame given the opening spread of -5.5 and currently holding their position at -5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hoyas +185 | Fighting Irish -225
Spread: Hoyas +5 (-110) | Fighting Irish -5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 138.25 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Notre Dame will win straight-up is 69%.
Georgetown Hoyas
Under head coach Ed Cooley, the Georgetown Hoyas have achieved a 6-4 record this season and recently won five of their last seven games. They have a power ranking of 128 and are strong offensively, ranked 122 in points per game and 54th in three-point percentage, and have improved defensively, ranking 90th in total rebounding and 69th in three-point defense. The team's 19 point output from Dontrez Styles, 14 points from Rowan Brumbaugh, and 11 points from Drew Fielder on Tuesday night secured the 71-54 win against Copin State. Cooley praised the team for responding well after two straight losses and their commitment to academic success.