Georgetown Hoyas vs Butler Bulldogs January 31st 2025

Planning on watching today’s Bulldogs and Hoyas game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Hoyas hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on FS1. This Big East conference matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points, and Georgetown is favored to win by -3.5 at home vs. Butler.

Bulldogs vs. Hoyas Key Information

• Sport: CBB
• Teams: Butler Bulldogs at Georgetown Hoyas
• Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
• Date: Friday, January 31st
• Betting Odds GEORGE -3.5, BUTL +135 | GEORGE -165 O/U 138.5

The Bulldogs Can Win If…

Butler’s season record dropped to 9-12 after a 78-69 loss to Marquette on Tuesday. The Bulldogs, who were +8.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 147 fell just short of the 147.5 O/U line.

Butler led 42-35 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing Marquette to score 43.

In their last game, the Bulldogs put up 69 points, shooting 40.7% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, and they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 83.3% of their shots (15/18).

Jahmyl Telfort led the way with 24 points and 5 assists, while Stevie Mitchell added 22 points, shooting 64.3% overall and 66.7% from three. The Bulldogs dished out 16 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Butler’s defense gave up 78 points, with their opponent shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, which is 48% shooting.

From beyond the arc, Butler’s opponent shot 27%, hitting 6 of 22 three-pointers. They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws, an 83% success rate. Butler allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

• Across their last three road contests, Butler has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 68 points per game.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-10.
• Over their last five games, the Bulldogs have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.

The Hoyas Can Win If…

Georgetown fell to 13-8 on the season after a 66-41 home loss to St. John’s on Tuesday. Entering the game as +5 underdogs, the Hoyas not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 107 fell well short of the O/U line of 140.5.

After trailing 47-21 at halftime, Georgetown’s defense held St. John’s to 19 points in the 2nd half, but the Hoyas managed just 20 points themselves, unable to mount a comeback.

Georgetown’s offense struggled mightily in their last game, putting up just 41 points on 24.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 29.8%, and they hit only 23.1% of their threes, going 6-for-26 from beyond the arc.

At the free-throw line, the Hoyas shot just 43.8%, missing 9 of their 16 attempts. Malik Mack, Zuby Ejiofor, and Kadary Richmond each scored 13 points, with Ejiofor shooting 83.3% from the field and Richmond hitting 85.7% of his shots.

Georgetown’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 66 points on 24% shooting from the field. The Hoyas limited their opponent to 8 made two-point shots on 31 attempts, a 25% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Georgetown’s defense kept their opponent to 6 made threes on 26 attempts, a 23% clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 7, shooting 43%.

• In their last five home games, Georgetown has averaged 63 points per game while allowing 67. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
• Through their last five games as the favorite, the Hoyas have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
• In their last five games, the Hoyas have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.

The Lean

The Hoyas is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 77-69. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Hoyas at -3.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 138.5 and our model has the Bulldogs and Hoyas finishing with a combined 146 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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Struggling Butler Hopes Trip to Georgetown Sparks Turnaround

Both Butler and Georgetown are in desperate need of a win as they face off on Friday in Washington, D.C. Butler has yet to win a road game this season, while Georgetown is reeling from an offensive slump that has plagued them in Big East play.

Butler’s Road Struggles

The Bulldogs (9-12, 2-8 Big East) have matched their worst 10-game start in conference play since joining the Big East in 2013-14. They remain winless on the road despite taking No. 19 UConn to overtime in a close 80-78 loss on Jan. 21.

If there is a place for head coach Thad Matta to turn things around, it might be at Georgetown. Butler has been dominant at Capital One Arena, winning eight straight games at Georgetown’s primary home venue. Last season, the Bulldogs cruised to a 90-66 victory in Washington, following an 80-51 win in 2023.

On Tuesday, Butler held a halftime lead against No. 9 Marquette before fading in the second half and losing 78-69. The Bulldogs shot 57.1 percent in the first half but struggled after the break, finishing with a 25.8 percent shooting performance in the second half.

Matta acknowledged how offensive struggles affected their defensive intensity:

Georgetown’s Offensive Woes

The Hoyas (13-8, 4-6 Big East) have lost six of their last seven games and are coming off their worst offensive performance of the season, a 66-41 loss to No. 15 St. John’s.

Head coach Ed Cooley admitted that the team is searching for solutions after scoring their fewest points in a game since the 2012-13 season.

“41 points in a high-major game,” Cooley said. “We need to look at our offense, our shot selection.”

Georgetown has now failed to score 70 points in nine of its 10 Big East games. The team shot just 24.6 percent from the field against St. John’s and had a season-low six assists.

Freshman Malik Mack was the only player to reach double figures, scoring 13 points but committing six turnovers. Meanwhile, leading scorer Thomas Sorber (14.5 ppg) earned his fifth Big East Freshman of the Week award but struggled to lift Georgetown’s offense.

Key Players to Watch

• Butler: Jahmyl Telfort (16.2 ppg), Pierre Brooks II (14.9 ppg)
• Georgetown: Thomas Sorber (14.5 ppg), Malik Mack (13.2 ppg)

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Game Outlook

Both teams are struggling, but Butler’s historical success at Georgetown gives the Bulldogs a slight edge. If the Hoyas can rediscover their offense, they might be able to break out of their slump and defend their home court.

Tip-off is set for Friday, February 2, in Washington, D.C.