Number 9 UConn heads to D.C. to face unranked Georgetown on Saturday afternoon. The game is at 2:00 PM ET on FOX. Can Georgetown cover the 3.5-point spread as home underdogs? Keep reading for our UConn vs. Georgetown prediction.
The UConn Huskies are 12-4 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 7-8-1 ATS this season.
The Georgetown Hoyas are 12-3 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 9-6 ATS this season.
UConn vs. Georgetown Matchup & Betting Odds
3009 UConn Huskies (-3.5) at 3010 Georgetown Hoyas (+3.5); o/u 143.5
2:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, January 11, 2025
Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
TV: FOX
UConn vs. Georgetown Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 66% of public bettors are currently backing UConn when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
UConn Huskies Game Notes
Huskies star freshman forward Liam McNeeley will miss Saturday’s game due to a high ankle sprain. UConn head coach Dan Hurley said McNeeley could “maybe” return to action by the end of January. McNeeley was having a standout freshman season, averaging 13.6 points and 5.8 rebounds per game while shooting 37.9% from three-point range in 2024. With McNeeley out, UConn will likely turn to sophomores Jayden Ross and Jaylin Stewart.
Stewart recorded 14 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks in his team’s game against Villanova on Wednesday. The Seattle native is shooting 54.1% from the field in 15.8 minutes per game this season.
Georgetown Hoyas Game Notes
Hoyas guard Micah Peavy had a nice game in his team’s 74-66 loss to Marquette on Tuesday night. The TCU transfer logged 13 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, a steal, and a blocked shot in 40 minutes. Peavy shot 5 of 12 from the field and 3 of 4 from the foul line in the loss.
Georgetown guard Malik Mack was exceptional in his team’s game against Marquette on Tuesday. In that contest, the Harvard transfer registered 18 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, a blocked shot, and 3 made three-pointers. Mack is third on the team in scoring with 14.0 points per game on the campaign.
UConn vs. Georgetown CBB Betting Trends
UConn is 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games against Georgetown.
The Huskies are 33-18-1 ATS as a favorite since the start of last season.
Georgetown is 13-14 ATS as an underdog since the start of last season.
Georgetown is 10-14 ATS after a loss since the beginning of last season.
UConn vs. Georgetown CBB Prediction:
The Huskies will be without their star freshman forward Liam McNeeley for this contest. This will be their third full game without his services. Jaylin Stewart and Aidan Mahaney have both picked up some of the scoring slack with McNeeley unavailable.
In only his third start of the season against Villanova on Wednesday, Stewart scored 14 points on 6 of 9 shooting in 32 minutes of game action. It was the fourth time Stewart had scored at least 10 points in a game this season, and he appears ready to take on a bigger scoring role with McNeeley out of the lineup. UConn is 9-1 straight up in their last 10 games against Georgetown, and I like the Huskies to improve that record on Saturday afternoon. I’m laying the points with UConn on the road in this one.