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Georgetown Hoyas Favored to Dominate Seton Hall Pirates in Big East Rematch, Opening Line at -10.5

In this upcoming Big East basketball matchup, the struggling Seton Hall Pirates (6-17) will look to avenge their previous loss to the Georgetown Hoyas (14-9). Georgetown emerged victorious in their first meeting by a narrow margin, and they are favored to win again with an opening line of -10.5. Seton Hall currently sits at the bottom of the conference standings, while Georgetown is in a slightly better position at 5-7. This Seton Hall vs. Georgetown prediction will provide insight on the potential outcome of the game, with the action set to take place at Noon EST in the Capital One Arena on February 8th. Be sure to check out our NCAAB picks page for more Saturday games analysis.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates +400 | Hoyas -575
• Spread: Pirates +10.5 (-110) | Hoyas -10.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 132 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Georgetown will win straight-up is 85%.

Seton Hall vs Georgetown Stats

Seton Hall Pirates

Seton Hall has struggled this season with a 6-17 record and just one win in the Big East. They are not profitable against the spread at 9-14 and have a negative average scoring margin of -6.8. Offensively, they rank low in all categories, shooting just 40% from the field and 67% from the free throw line. Defensively, they allow their opponents to shoot 46.5% from the field and 36.7% from behind the arc. With a power ranking of 344, Seton Hall is one of the lowest scoring teams in the nation and ranks 358th in offense. Defensively, they rank 110th, allowing an average of 69.27 points per game. Overall, their season has been disappointing and their performance does not meet the expectations set from last season's NIT championship.

Georgetown Hoyas Analysis

The Georgetown Hoyas are currently 14-9 on the season and 5-7 in the BIG East, positioning themselves for seeding in the conference tournament. Despite some strong wins in the conference, the team has recently experienced some difficulties, losing three of their last four games both straight up and against the spread. In their most recent game against Xavier, the Hoyas fell short 75-69, despite a strong performance from senior guard Micah Peavy. The team averages 70.7 points per game while allowing 65.7, with a positive margin of 5 points. Georgetown shoots 45.2% from the floor and has four double-digit scorers, including Micah Peavy and freshman forward Thomas Sorber. Jayden Epps, a key scorer, is questionable due to illness. Overall, Georgetown is ranked 83rd by KenPom with an adjusted efficiency margin of +9.82. Defensively, the team ranks #37, allowing an average of 65.70 points per game. On offense, they hit 45.23% of their field goals and 70.81% of their free throws, but struggle from beyond the arc, with a 30.88% three-point rate. Defensively, the Hoyas allow 40.30% of field goals and 76.10% of free throws. Georgetown averages 36.22 rebounds per game and has a positive assist-to-turnover ratio.

Georgetown favored to cover 11-point spread against struggling Seton Hall

Georgetown possesses a strong offensive lineup with four players who consistently score in double digits, boasting a shooting percentage of 45.2% from the field. On the other hand, Seton Hall struggles with scoring, averaging just 63.1 points per game and hitting only 67% of their free throws. It is unlikely that a road game will improve the Pirates' performance.

Notably, Georgetown already secured a victory on the road against Seton Hall earlier this season and now has the advantage of playing on their home court. Despite the seemingly large point spread, Seton Hall has experienced significant losses recently, including a 30-point defeat by Butler and a 17-point loss to DePaul. Given these factors, it is advisable to bet on Georgetown to cover the 11-point spread in this matchup.

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