Providence Friars Open as College Basketball Underdog vs Georgetown Hoyas

The Georgetown Hoyas will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Saturday when they play host to the Providence Friars at Verizon Center in NCAA basketball odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Georgetown Hoyas betting line as -3-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Providence Friars vs Georgetown Hoyas Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Providence Friars will look to cover the spread vs the Georgetown Hoyas on Saturday, as the Friars are 12-8 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Hoyas are 11-10 ATS. Providence is 11-9 against the total, while Georgetown is 11-10 versus the total betting line.

The Hoyas - Friars odds would favor the Friars if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Georgetown is rated No. 47 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Providence is at No. 44.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Georgetown's No. 142-ranked offense, averaging 73.52 PPG, against a Friars defense that ranks No. 72 at 67.43 PPG. The Hoyas field goal percentage has averaged 44.08% so far, more than the Friars marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.79% per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Providence got 25 points from Ben Bentil but lost anyway, 75-68, to Xavier on Tuesday at Dunkin Donuts Center.

The Hoyas got 19 points from D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera as Georgetown ran past Creighton 74-73 on Tuesday at Verizon Center.

Betting Trends
  • Providence is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
  • Providence is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Providence's last 6 games
  • Providence is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • Georgetown is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Georgetown is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
  • Georgetown is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
  • Georgetown is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Providence

Next Betting Matchups

Providence at DePaul, Tuesday, February 2nd
Georgetown at Butler, Tuesday, February 2nd

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