The DePaul Blue Demons (13-13, 1-12 Big East) will try to snap their eight-game losing streak when they take on the Georgetown Hoyas (15-11, 5-8 Big East) at Wintrust Arena. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
Georgetown Hoyas at DePaul Blue Demons Free Prediction
In the Hoyas’ last outing, they were defeated by the Providence Friars, 73-63. Providence’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Georgetown. The Friars had a rate of 14.5 (better than their season average of 16.4), while the Hoyas posted a mark of 19.4 (above their season average of 16.0). Jamorko Pickett had a good outing for Georgetown, recording 12 points and 12 rebounds.
The Blue Demons lost big to the No. 12 Villanova Wildcats in their last matchup, 91-71. Villanova’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over DePaul. The Wildcats had a rate of 0.724 (above their season average of 0.520), while the Blue Demons posted a mark of 0.508. DePaul’s Jalen Coleman-Lands put together a solid performance, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
Points at the line could be rare for DePaul in this matchup. The Blue Demons rank 209th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.220, while Georgetown ranks 81st in FTA rate allowed (0.195).
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Blair scored a game-high 30 points and the Hoyas defeated the Blue Demons 76-72. The Hoyas knocked down 18 of their 19 free throws (94.7 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.484).
Georgetown Hoyas vs. DePaul Blue Demons Odds Pick
Free Pick: ATS Winner – DePaul, O/U – Under
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Georgetown averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 30th in the NCAA. DePaul ranks 201st in assists allowed per game (13.8).
The Hoyas have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, Georgetown has defeated opponents by an average of 3.2 points.
During their last five games, the Blue Demons have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (4.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.6 points per game (9.8 above their season average).