Georgetown Hoyas vs Providence Friars 2/8/23 – On Wednesday, the No.20 Providence Friars host the Georgetown Hoyas. The game will air live on CBS Sports Network. Both Providence and Georgetown won the last meeting. As these teams meet in this thrilling game, the college basketball betting predictions have been updated.
Georgetown Hoyas vs Providence Friars
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Amica Mutual Pavilion
Georgetown Hoyas vs Providence Friars Betting Odds
Georgetown
Moneyline: +1150
Spread: +16.5 (-105)
Total: 148.5 over (-105)
Providence
Moneyline: -1450
Spread: -16.5 (-105)
Total: 148.5 under (-105)
Georgetown Hoyas vs Providence Friars Analysis
Georgetown Hoyas lost its three previous games after defeating DePaul on Jan.24, ending its 29-game Big East skid. The Hoyas were defeated on Saturday by No.24 UConn defeated No. 68-62. Georgetown took the lead at 4:42, but the Huskies won the game with a late 8-1 win. With 21 points, Brandon Murray, a sophomore guard, led the Hoyas. UConn held Georgetown’s top scorer, Primo Spears (sophomore guard), scoreless for 36 minutes. He attempted only one shot. The Hoyas are near the bottom in the Big East for most statistical categories, except rebounding margin and blocked shots. Georgetown’s average of 4.7 blocks per match is tied for third place in the conference. The Hoyas are seventh in the conference with a rebounding margin of -0.7.
Providence Friars lost its three-game winning streak last Wednesday when it was defeated 85-83 at No.16 Xavier. Providence’s senior guard Noah Locke scored 22 points. However, it was not enough to win overtime. The Friars now stand at 9-3 in conference play and trail Marquette and Xavier in the Big East standings. The Friars are in the top half in Big East scoring offense and defense. Their scoring margin is +9.7 points per match, which is the third-highest in the conference. Providence’s field shooting percentage is 47% and their opponents’ are held to only 42.9%. With a margin of +8.9 rebound per game, the Friars are the best rebounding group in the Big East. They block 4.9 shots per match, which is tied for most in the league.
Georgetown Hoyas vs Providence Friars Against the Spread
Georgetown University are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games. Georgetown University are 1-13 SU in their last 14 games. Georgetown University are 3-12 SU in their last 15 games against Providence. Georgetown University are 0-20 SU in their last 20 games on the road. Georgetown University are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Providence.
Providence are 13-2 ATS in their last 15 games. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Providence’s last 10 games. Providence are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Providence’s last 10 games against Georgetown University. Providence are 14-0 SU in their last 14 games at home.
Georgetown Hoyas vs Providence Friars Free Pick
Providence has won four consecutive games and will take them on Wednesday to make it five. Although the Hoyas aren’t ranked highly in the Big East in many areas, they have done well on the glass. Providence is the Big East’s best rebounding team. NCAAB betting experts expect Providence to win big on Wednesday as they are healthy as ever this year.
Free Pick: Providence Friars -16.5 (-105)