Georgetown vs Villanova Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 08, 2023, 11:06 AM
  • Villanova (16-15) is a -11.5 point favorite vs Georgetown (7-24)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Watch the game on Fox Sports 1

The Georgetown Hoyas (7-24) visit Madison Square Garden to take on the Villanova Wildcats (16-15) on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in New York.

Villanova is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-105).

The Georgetown vs. Villanova Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Georgetown vs. Villanova Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Georgetown+11.5 -115O 141.5 -110+500
Villanova -11.5 -105U 141.5 -110-750

Georgetown vs Villanova Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Villanova will win this game with 71.9% confidence.

Georgetown vs Villanova Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Georgetown will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Georgetown and Villanova, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Georgetown have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.55 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Georgetown has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Georgetown has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.35 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Georgetown has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 26 games (+4.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Georgetown has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 8 away games (+2.10 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 25 games at home (+10.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+10.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Villanova have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Villanova have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.05 Units / 10% ROI)

Georgetown Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgetown has gone 14-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.65 Units / -13.68% ROI).

  • 7-23 when betting on the Moneyline for -26.2 Units / -31.08% ROI
  • 18-13 when betting the Over for +3.7 Units / 10.85% ROI
  • 13-18 when betting the Under for -6.8 Units / -19.94% ROI

Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Villanova has gone 12-19 against the spread this college basketball season (-8.9 Units / -26.1% ROI).

  • 14-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.55 Units / -12.06% ROI
  • 15-16 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI
  • 16-15 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -1.47% ROI

Georgetown Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgetown has averaged 1.15 points per shot (3,837 points/3,323 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Georgetown is shooting 41% (1,380/3,323) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%

Georgetown has made 5.7 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Georgetown has an eFG% of 48% this season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (286 turnovers/31 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Villanova has averaged 10.3 turnovers per game (617 turnovers/60 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Villanova is shooting 83% from the free throw line (836/1,007) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 73%

Villanova is shooting 83% from the free throw line (836/1,007) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Georgetown Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgetown has 361 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th most among Big East Teams

Georgetown has averaged 6.0 steals per game (138 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Georgetown has averaged 7.2 steals per game (238 steals/33 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Georgetown has averaged 6.7 steals per game (361 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova has allowed 64.9 points per game (3,894 points/60 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 69.5

Villanova has allowed 62.3 points per game (1,930 points/31 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 67.6

Villanova has forced 11.7 turnovers per game (700 turnovers/60 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Villanova has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (1,964 points/1,636 shots) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 1.22


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