Georgetown Hoyas vs Butler Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions
The Georgetown Hoyas and Butler Bulldogs are set to face off on Tuesday at 6:30 EST from Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for the start of Big East conference play.
Game outlook
The Georgetown Hoyas and Butler Bulldogs are set to face off on Tuesday at 6:30 EST from Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for the start of Big East conference play. Georgetown is coming off an impressive road win against Notre Dame as 3.5-point underdogs, while Butler defeated Saginaw Valley State 96-70 in their last outing. Both teams split their matchups last season with the road teams claiming victory each time. The Bulldogs have opened as 11.5-point favorites and the line has not yet changed. The game can be watched on FS1.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hoyas +513 | Bulldogs -733
Spread: Hoyas +11.5 (-110) | Bulldogs -11.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 150.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Butler will win straight-up is 88%.
Georgetown Hoyas
Georgetown has experienced a successful season thus far, having won seven games and coming off their best win of the season against the Fighting Irish. Led by sophomore guard Jayden Epps' 18.9 PPG and freshman center Drew Fielder's performance off the bench, the Hoyas have an offence ranked 111th overall and a defence ranked 278th in the nation according to KenPom. With an offensive efficiency of 44.71%, a free throw efficiency of 68.88%, and a three- pointer efficiency of 36.33%, Georgetown looks to make strides and move out of the basement of the Big East.