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Georgetown vs Mount St. Mary’s Prediction 11-20-24 College Basketball Picks

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Evan Walker

Mount St. Mary's (3-1) vs. Georgetown University (2-1)
November 20, 2024 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Georgetown University -13.5; Over/Under: +144.5
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The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers and Georgetown Hoyas meet Wednesday in College Basketball action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Georgetown vs Mount St. Mary’s Prediction. This article will include a Georgetown vs Mount St. Mary’s Pick.

Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Betting Preview

The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers beat Bucknell and St. Francis (PA), and they play Delaware State, Howard, and Marist next. The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers are averaging 77.3 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 73.8 points on 39.2 percent shooting. Dallas Hobbs is averaging 17.3 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Jedy Cordilia is averaging 12.7 points and 8.3 rebounds. Terrell Ard Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Dola Adebayo is grabbing 8 rebounds. The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free throw line. The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers are allowing 26.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.3 rebounds per Game.

Georgetown Hoyas Betting Preview

The Georgetown Hoyas beat Fairfield, lost to Notre Dame, and they play St. Francis (PA), Wagner, Albany, UMBC, and West Virginia next. The Georgetown Hoyas are averaging 72.3 points on 41.9 percent shooting and allowing 73 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Thomas Sorber is averaging 19 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Jayden Epps is averaging 14 points and 0.7 rebounds. Malik Mack is the third double-digit scorer and Micah Peavy is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Georgetown Hoyas are shooting 5.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Georgetown Hoyas are allowing 40.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per Game.

Why the Georgetown Hoyas will win

Georgetown has won 25 of its last 29 night games against non-conference opponents at Capital One Arena.
Mount St. Mary’s has lost each of its last three games following a home win.
Georgetown has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 night games against non-conference opponents at Capital One Arena.

Total Points Facts

Twenty-seven of Mount St. Mary’s’ last 33 road night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
Each of the last three games between Mount St. Mary’s and Georgetown at Capital One Arena have produced a total of 149+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

Georgetown ranks T8th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.3).
Georgetown ranks T27th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (13.0).
Mount St. Mary’s ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (12.5).
Mount St. Mary’s ranks T362nd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (20.3).

Georgetown vs Mount St. Mary’s Prediction

The Georgetown Hoyas are obviously the more talented team and a blowout wouldn’t be shocking, but they’re also 0-3 ATS this season and have failed to cover 7 of their last 9 Games overall. The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers have covered their last two Games, which includes a big upset win over Bucknell. Mount St. Mary’s also played Maryland earlier, which should have the team prepared. I’ll take a shot with the points.