Georgetown Hoyas Favored to Break Seton Hall Curse in Upcoming Showdown

December 22, 2024
Georgetown Hoyas Favored to Break Seton Hall Curse in Upcoming Showdown
  • The Georgetown Hoyas, boasting a record of 9 wins and 2 losses, will face off against the Seton Hall Pirates, who are currently at 5 wins and 7 losses, on December 22, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

  • Despite their historical struggles against Seton Hall, predictions favor Georgetown to win the game 71 to 62, reflecting confidence in their current form.

  • Georgetown recently secured a convincing 81-57 victory over Creighton, marking their sixth consecutive home win and showcasing their strong performance with 7 wins in their last 8 games.

  • In contrast, Seton Hall is struggling, having recorded only eight assists in their last game, the fewest since March, and is looking to break a three-game losing streak.

  • BetMGM Sportsbook lists Georgetown as the favorite with a moneyline of -145, while Seton Hall is at +120, and the spread is set at Georgetown -2.5.

  • The Hoyas have demonstrated defensive prowess, holding opponents to 68 points or fewer in 6 of their last 8 games, and have seen the 'Under' hit in their last 4 contests.

  • Seton Hall's recent performance includes a 79-67 loss to Villanova, contributing to their current record of 1-4 against the spread in the last 5 games.

  • Isaiah Coleman led Seton Hall in their last game against Villanova, scoring 22 points and grabbing nine rebounds, while Micah Peavy stood out for Georgetown with 20 points, eight assists, and eight rebounds in their win over Creighton.

  • The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1 and can also be streamed online via fuboTV, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

  • The Over/Under for the game is set at 129.5, with the Over hitting in 3 of Seton Hall's last 4 games, while Georgetown has seen the Under hit in their last 4 contests.

  • Historically, Georgetown has struggled against Seton Hall, holding a record of 2-8 against them since December 2020, and lost their most recent matchup in February 2024.

  • Despite their recent struggles against Seton Hall, Georgetown is 6-1 against the spread in their last matchups since 2022.

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