Georgetown Hoyas vs Seton Hall Pirates Picks and Predictions February 8th 2025

Georgetown Hoyas vs Seton Hall Pirates February 8th 2025

Looking to win big? The Pirates and Hoyas face off at 12:00 ET on FS1. The Hoyas are hosting the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The over/under for this Big East conference contest is set at 133.5 points, with Georgetown being favored by -11.5 at home against Seton Hall.

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Pirates vs. Hoyas Key Information

The Pirates Can Win If…

Seton Hall’s season struggles continued with an 84-54 loss to Butler on Wednesday, dropping their record to 6-17. The Pirates were +5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 138 went over the line of 134.5.

Seton Hall fell behind early, trailing 48-20 at halftime. They managed to score 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 36, unable to make a comeback.

Seton Hall’s offense struggled in their latest game, managing just 54 points on 34.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.9%, and they connected on only 2 of 17 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 11.8% from three-point range.

Prince Aligbe led the Pirates with 17 points, shooting 46.7% from the field. Pierre Brooks II added 14 points and 7 assists, while Boden Kapke contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds. Seton Hall hit 80% of their free throws, going 8 for 10 from the line.

Seton Hall’s defense gave up 84 points in their last game, despite holding the opposing team to just 34% shooting from the field. The Pirates allowed 20 two-point field goals on 47 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Seton Hall’s defense limited the opposition to 2 made threes on 17 attempts, just 11% shooting. The Pirates also sent the other team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 80%.

The Hoyas Can Win If…

Georgetown’s season record dropped to 14-9 after a 74-69 road loss to Xavier on Tuesday. The Hoyas entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected.

After trailing 30-26 at halftime, Georgetown scored 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The game’s total points of 143 went over the pre-game line of 140.5.

Georgetown’s offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They hit 62.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30.4% of their threes (7/23). At the free-throw line, they converted 61.5% of their attempts.

Micah Peavy led the way with 27 points, shooting 57.9% overall and 50% from three (3/6), while also adding 4 assists. Dailyn Swain was efficient, hitting 8 of 11 shots for 18 points, and Marcus Foster contributed 17 points and 13 rebounds, making all 3 of his three-point attempts.

Georgetown’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they were even more vulnerable, with the other team hitting 58% of their two-point attempts.

From three-point range, the opponent connected on 7 of 18 shots, good for 38%. Georgetown also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 17 attempts, an 89% success rate. The Hoyas did limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.

For a point-spread wager in this Hoyas vs. Hoyas game, we suggest taking the Hoyas at -11.5. Even though our predictions have the Hoyas winning 76-70, we see the Pirates as the better choice on the point-spread.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 133.5 and our model has the Pirates and Hoyas finishing with a combined 146 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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Georgetown Looking to Extend Seton Hall’s Misery

The Georgetown Hoyas kick off a crucial three-game Big East stretch when they host the struggling Seton Hall Pirates on Saturday afternoon in Washington, D.C.

Can Georgetown Take Advantage of This Opportunity?

Despite losing seven of their last nine games, the Hoyas (14-9, 5-7 Big East) remain in the hunt for a top-five finish in the conference standings. They are part of a tight race with Xavier, Villanova, and Providence, all vying for the final first-round bye in the Big East Tournament.

This matchup against last-place Seton Hall (6-17, 1-11) presents a key opportunity for Georgetown. The Hoyas won the first meeting between the teams 61-60 on Dec. 22 and are looking to complete a season sweep for the first time since 2015.

Micah Peavy (14.9 ppg) and Thomas Sorber (14.8 ppg) have carried much of the offensive load. Peavy has scored a career-high 27 points twice in the last four games, while Sorber leads all freshmen nationally with seven double-doubles.

“We’re expecting (Jayden Epps) to be ready for Saturday,” Georgetown coach Ed Cooley said. “We’re looking forward to trying to get him back.”

Epps, the team’s third-leading scorer (12.3 ppg), has missed the last two games due to illness after previously dealing with a hamstring injury. His return would provide a major boost to the Hoyas’ offense, which has surpassed 70 points just twice in conference play.

Seton Hall Battling Through Injuries

Seton Hall’s season has been plagued by injuries, and the Pirates enter this matchup on an eight-game losing streak, having dropped 13 of their last 14 contests.

In their latest setback, an 84-54 home loss to Butler on Wednesday, the Pirates were without key contributors Chaunce Jenkins (knee), Scotty Middleton (ankle), and Dylan Addae-Wusu (ankle).

“It’s hard to win when you’re fully healthy,” Seton Hall coach Shaheen Holloway said. “Imagine not being healthy with three guys who can score the basketball and play a lot of minutes for you.”

Holloway does not expect any of them to return in time for Saturday’s game, leaving the Pirates even more shorthanded against a Georgetown team looking to capitalize.

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Will Georgetown Complete the Season Sweep?

With Seton Hall struggling and Georgetown aiming for a crucial conference win, this game presents a big opportunity for the Hoyas. Can they take care of business and extend the Pirates’ misery?