The Georgetown Hoyas (8-0) look to remain unbeaten when they square off with the Syracuse Orange (8-1) at Capital One Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 16, 2017.
Syracuse Orange vs. Georgetown Hoyas Betting Prediction
The last time the Orange played, they defeated the Colgate Raiders, 72-58. The Orange had a solid free throw rate of 0.313 (above their season average of 0.259), while the Raiders had a turnover percentage of 18.5 (above their season average of 15.0). Oshae Brissett played a pivotal role for Syracuse with 20 points and five rebounds.
The Hoyas beat the North Carolina A&T Aggies in their last contest, 83-74. The Hoyas made 17 of their 23 free throws (73.9 percent) and held the Aggies to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.8 (below their season average of 28.9). Jessie Govan was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Georgetown figures to have a considerable edge. Since the 2016-17 season, the Hoyas defense ranks 60th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.466), while the Syracuse offense ranks 281st in effective field goal percentage (0.525).
The Hoyas won the lone contest against the Orange last season, 78-71. The Hoyas made 22 of their 25 free throws (88.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 29.3).
Syracuse Orange vs. Georgetown Hoyas ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – Syracuse, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Georgetown ranks 74th in three pointers allowed per game (20.1) while Syracuse ranks 246th (25.5).
The Hoyas average 15.8 assists per game, which ranks 59th in the nation. The Orange rank 217th in assists allowed per game (16.9).
Syracuse ranks 11th in steals per game (8.3) while Georgetown ranks 167th (5.5).
The Orange rank 10th in rebounds per game (36.3) while the Hoyas rank 120th (36.8).
Syracuse averages 5.0 blocks per game, which ranks ninth in the nation. Georgetown ranks 92nd in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
