Georgetown Hoyas Look for Redemption Against Seton Hall Pirates in Big East Matchup

Game outlook

On Wednesday, the Georgetown Hoyas will face off against the Seton Hall Pirates in a Big East matchup held in Newark, New Jersey. Currently, Georgetown has a record of 8-13 overall and 1-9 in the Big East, while Seton Hall holds a record of 14-8 overall and 7-4 in the Big East. In their previous game, Georgetown suffered a significant loss to #9 Marquette, failing to cover the spread as 12.5-point underdogs. Conversely, Seton Hall emerged victorious in their last game against DePaul, winning by a wide margin. The two teams have already clashed earlier in the season, resulting in a four-point victory for Seton Hall on the road. The game is scheduled for a 6:30 EST tipoff at the Prudential Center and will be aired on FS2. Seton Hall is favored to win with an opening line of -13, which has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hoyas +600 | Pirates -950

Spread: Hoyas +13 (-110) | Pirates -13 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 141.25 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seton Hall will win straight-up is 90%.

Georgetown Hoyas

Georgetown University's basketball program has been facing ongoing struggles, failing to achieve the level of success they experienced in the 1980s and 1990s. Despite replacing Coach Ewing with Ed Cooley, the team has not been able to attract the necessary talent to compete in the Big East conference. Their only league victory this season came against DePaul, the only team in the conference yet to win a game. In their most recent match against Marquette, guard Rowan Brumbaugh led the team with 12 points off the bench, but they ultimately lost the game. One bright spot for Georgetown is guard Jayden Epps, who currently ranks third in scoring in the Big East with an average of 18.5 points per game. As a 6'2 sophomore guard, Epps also leads the team in shooting with 43 made threes on 32.8% shooting. However, during the game against Marquette, Epps struggled, scoring only seven points on 2 of 8 shooting. Another key scorer for the team is 6'6 junior Dontrez Styles, who averages 12.8 points per game and 5.9 rebounds per game, while also possessing three-point shooting abilities. The team's primary post player is 6'9, 230-pound senior Supreme Cook, who averages 10.9 points per game and leads the team with 7.9 rebounds per game, solely focusing on inside play without any successful three-point attempts this season. According to the KenPom ranking, Georgetown is currently placed 182nd overall. Offensively, they rank 99th in efficiency, but only 303rd in defensive efficiency. In terms of tempo, the team plays at the 242nd fastest pace in college basketball. Currently, the team is not included in Bracketology and would need to win the Big East Tournament to secure a spot in the Big Dance. It is worth noting that there are no reported injuries within the team. In terms of statistical performance, Georgetown is ranked 274th in power rankings. Offensively, they average 72.80 points per game, placing them at 223rd in the nation. They have a field goal percentage of 41.99% (ranking 303rd) and a free throw percentage of 72.92% (ranking 119th). Their three-point shooting percentage stands at 34.63%, placing them 148th in the NCAA. Defensively Heath -> Styles -> 2 Points #HoyaSaxa pic.twitter.com/9ObWcoaYak