Villanova Wildcats vs Georgetown Hoyas Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

Summary: The Villanova basketball team will be playing against Georgetown at Capital One Arena on Friday at 7:00 p.m. ET. Villanova, with a record of 13-11 SU, 13-11 ATS, and 11-13 O/U, recently won against Seton Hall with a score of 80-54. The Wildcats have struggled on the road, with a 2-6 SU and 3-5 ATS record, but are 6-7 in conference play. On the other hand, Georgetown, with a record of 8-16 SU, 10-14 ATS, and 14-9-1 O/U, suffered a loss against Creighton with a score of 94-72. The Hoyas have struggled in Big East competition, with a 16-18 record. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season, and Villanova currently holds a series lead of 45-41 since 1949. Villanova is favored to win, with a betting line opening at -10 that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wildcats -550 | Hoyas +399

Spread: Wildcats -10 (-110) | Hoyas +10 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 139.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Villanova will win straight-up is 85%.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova's basketball team has shown strong performance in their recent games, with three consecutive opponents held under 60 points after allowing over 80 points in the previous two games. They have also displayed sharp shooting, with a 53.6 percent shooting percentage from the field and a 46.7 percent shooting percentage from beyond the arc in their game against Seton Hall. Following a convincing 26-point victory, it remains to be seen if Villanova will dominate on both ends of the court once again in their upcoming game on Friday. In terms of their season statistics, Villanova scores an average of 72.5 points per game, ranking 224th in the nation, with a shooting percentage of 42.4 percent, ranking 291st. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 33.3 percent, ranking 218th. However, they excel in free-throw shooting, converting 81.7 percent of their attempts, which is the highest in the country. The team averages 32.1 rebounds (195th), 12.7 assists (187th), and 9.8 turnovers (20th) per game. Defensively, the Wildcats allow an average of 66.5 points per game, ranking 44th, with a shooting percentage against them of 41.6 percent, ranking 72nd. They allow opponents to shoot 32.3 percent from three-point range, ranking 110th. The team averages 2.3 blocks (324th), 5.8 steals (268th), and commits an average of 15.6 fouls (68th) per game. Overall, Villanova is ranked 34th in the country according to KenPom's rankings. They are ranked 57th in offensive efficiency, 23rd in defensive efficiency, and 338th in tempo (schedule-adjusted). With a power ranking of 73, Villanova is ranked 225th in offense and 46th in defense. They have a season record of 13-11, with a record of 12-11-1 against the spread. To enhance your sports betting experience, consider exploring the top sportsbooks available. Great ball movement leads to a @markarmstr0ng1 three! This is our Old Dominion Freight Line Play of the Game from our Win over Seton Hall! @ODFL_Inc | #BestintheGame pic.twitter.com/BfeAAMsr4h