Georgetown Hoyas vs Depaul Blue Demons Picks and Predictions January 17th 2025

Georgetown Hoyas vs DePaul Blue Demons January 17th 2025

Planning on watching today’s Blue Demons and Hoyas game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Hoyas hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this Big East conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with Georgetown being favored by -9 at home against DePaul.

Blue Demons vs. Hoyas Key Information

• Sport: CBB
• Teams: DePaul Blue Demons at Georgetown Hoyas
• Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
• Date: Friday, January 17th
• Betting Odds GEORGE -9, DEPAUL +310 | GEORGE -400 O/U 140.5

The Blue Demons Can Win If…

DePaul Blue Demons Recent Game/Games

The Blue Demons fell to 9-9 on the season after a narrow 85-83 loss to Marquette on Tuesday. Despite being +13 underdogs, DePaul kept it close at home, covering the spread.

DePaul led 40-39 at halftime but managed just 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28. The game’s total points of 168 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.

DePaul’s offense clicked in their last game, putting up 83 points with a 51.6% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.9%, thanks to 65.6% shooting on two-pointers and 37.5% from beyond the arc.

David Joplin led the way with 30 points, hitting 7 threes at a 53.8% rate. Isaiah Rivera was also hot from deep, making 6 of 8 threes and finishing with 20 points in just 16 minutes. Kam Jones contributed 18 points and 11 assists, despite struggling from three, hitting just 1 of 10 attempts.

DePaul’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 65% of their two-point attempts, with 21 made shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, DePaul’s opponent shot 37%, connecting on 12 of 32 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. DePaul gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

• In their last three games away from home, the Blue Demons have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 66 points per game in this stretch.
• Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, DePaul has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
• Over their last three games, the Blue Demons have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.

The Hoyas Can Win If…

Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games

Georgetown fell to 12-5 on the season after a 63-58 road loss to St. John’s on Tuesday. Despite being +9.5 point underdogs, the Hoyas kept it closer than expected. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.

Georgetown led 37-27 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 21 points while allowing 36. This collapse was a key factor in the loss.

Georgetown struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points with a field goal percentage of 41.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they hit only 3 of 14 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 21.4% from three-point range.

Micah Peavy led the Hoyas with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 45.0% from the field. RJ Luis Jr. added 19 points, despite shooting 36.8%, and Aaron Scott contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 57.1% of his threes.

Georgetown’s defense held strong, giving up just 63 points while limiting their opponent to 34% shooting from the field. The Hoyas were particularly effective inside, where they allowed only 35% shooting on two-point attempts (15/42).

From beyond the arc, Georgetown’s defense conceded 8 threes on 24 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 9 for 64%.

• Across their last three home contests, Georgetown has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 61 points per game.
• The Hoyas have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
• In their last three games, the Hoyas have an over/under record of 0-3 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.

The Lean

For a point-spread bet in this Hoyas vs. Hoyas matchup, we’re leaning towards the Hoyas at -9. Although our projections show the Hoyas winning 76-70, we suggest placing your bet on the Blue Demons for the point-spread.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 140.5 and given that our model is projecting 146 points between the teams, we like the over.

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Georgetown and DePaul Square Off in a Battle to Break Losing Streaks

Two teams hungry for a win are set to collide Friday night as Georgetown hosts DePaul in Washington, D.C. Both squads are trying to stop the bleeding—Georgetown is riding a three-game skid, while DePaul is still searching for their first Big East win this season.

Georgetown: Fighting to Get Back on Track

The Hoyas (12-5, 3-3 Big East) started conference play strong with three straight wins but have since hit a rough patch. Their latest loss, a 63-58 defeat at St. John’s, was particularly painful as they let a 15-point lead slip away.

• Turnovers Are Killing Them:
  Georgetown leads the Big East in turnovers, averaging 13.8 per game, and gave up 19 against St. John’s. Coach Ed Cooley isn’t sugarcoating it:
  “Our Achilles’ heel has been turning the ball over in critical situations.”
• Injury Concerns:
  Jayden Epps, who was leading the team in scoring before a lower-body injury, returned to the starting lineup Tuesday but reaggravated the issue. He played just 10 minutes and didn’t return in the second half. His status for Friday’s game is uncertain.
• Who’s Stepping Up:
  • Micah Peavy: Dropped 21 points against St. John’s, showing he can step up offensively.
  • Malik Mack: Scored 13 points but needs to cut down on turnovers to help the team succeed.

DePaul: Searching for That First Big East Win

It’s been a rough season for the Blue Demons (9-9, 0-7 Big East), who have yet to notch a conference win. They’ve been close—three of their losses came in overtime—but they just haven’t been able to finish games.

• A Glimmer of Hope:
  Despite losing 85-83 in overtime to Marquette on Tuesday, DePaul showed plenty of fight. Conor Enright recorded his first career double-double (11 points, 11 assists), and CJ Gunn scored 21 points for the second time in three games.
• Coach’s Optimism:
  First-year head coach Chris Holtmann isn’t giving up:
  “This thing is going to get flipped. It might not happen as quickly as we want, but it’s going to happen.”

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What to Watch

1. Turnover Battle:
   Georgetown’s turnover issues have been a major problem, and DePaul could capitalize if they can turn those mistakes into points.
2. Injury Factor:
   If Jayden Epps is out or limited, Georgetown will need players like Peavy and Mack to step up again.
3. Crunch-Time Execution:
   Both teams have struggled in close games. DePaul needs to figure out how to finish strong, while Georgetown must hold onto leads.

Why It Matters

• Georgetown: The Hoyas need a win to stop their slide and stay competitive in the Big East standings.
• DePaul: The Blue Demons are desperate to snap a 39-game Big East losing streak and earn their first conference win under Holtmann.

Bottom Line

This game is all about redemption. Georgetown has the edge with home-court advantage, but DePaul has shown they can hang tough, especially in close games. Both teams are desperate to break their losing streaks, so expect an intense, hard-fought matchup as they battle to turn their seasons around.