UCONN vs Georgetown Hoyas Prediction & Picks - NCAA Men
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by Paul Tamayo in Basketball Picks
The Connecticut Huskies forge a Big East showdown with the Georgetown Hoyas on Wednesday, February 26, at the XL Center.
Once the preseason championship favorites, UConn (18-9) has been on lukewarm waters recently. They're 2-3 in the last five games and have lost to St. John's twice. Georgetown (16-11) also holds the same record in their last five matches.
A point of concern for UConn is the recent play of top cog Liam McNeeley. The Huskies leading scorer only shot 2-13 from the field in the 89-75 loss to St. John's. Moreover, McNeeley averaged 4.0 turnovers in the last three games.
Meanwhile, Hoyas' top bucket-getter Micah Peavy has scored at least 20 points in the last five games. On top of that, the 6-foot-7 wing had a combined 8-13 clip from the three-point line in the last couple of games.
However, Peavy might not get tons of perimeter space against the Huskies. UConn only allows opponents 18.0 three-point attempts per contest, ranking them 9th in the country. The Huskies' defense shuts down three-point attempts and forces opponents to drive to the paint instead.
Don't expect a high-scoring game between UConn and Georgetown. This might even be a close game that goes down the wire.
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UCONN vs Georgetown Hoyas Form
Table
| Teams | % | P | W | L | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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50
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0.71 | 31 | 22 | 9 | 4 |
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165
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0.548 | 31 | 17 | 14 |
UCONN - Georgetown Hoyas Key Points
- UConn and Georgetown only combined for 128 points in their first match.
- UConn and Georgetown are ranked 332nd and 176th in average pace, respectively.
- UConn's top scorer Liam McNeeley's efficiency has decreased in the last three games (30.8% FG & 4.0 TOV).
- Georgetown's 37th-ranked defensive rating could cross out UConn's 21st-ranked offensive rating.
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Our UCONN vs Georgetown Hoyas Prediction
Both UConn and Georgetown like to be deliberate in their offensive approach. They're ranked 332nd and 176th in average pace, so expect a slow-moving game between the two teams.
While the Huskies are ranked 21st in offensive rating, the Hoyas also produce a 37th-ranked defensive rating. These numbers could cross each other out, which is why they only combined for 128 points during their first match (which UConn won by eight points). Our prediction for the Connecticut Huskies vs Georgetown Hoyas match is: under 140.5.Grab an extra $350 for your UCONN vs Georgetown Hoyas wager!
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