Georgetown vs. St. Peter’s Game Thread: Hoyas vs. Peacocks

The Georgetown Hoyas are gearing up to face off against the Saint Peter’s Peacocks in their upcoming game this Saturday at 2:30 PM at McDonough Arena. You can catch all the action on ESPN+ with Jeremy Huber and Martin Bahar on the call, or tune in to Team 980 AM or Sirius XM 389 for radio coverage by Rich Chvotkin.

Georgetown has a solid lead in the series against Saint Peter’s, currently standing at 14-6 with a strong home record of 9-2. The last time these teams met was back in 1980.

According to the Net Rankings, Georgetown is positioned at 124, while Saint Peter’s lags behind at 318. The KenPom Rankings also favor Georgetown at 96 compared to Saint Peter’s 302. The KenPom Odds give Georgetown a 63% chance of taking home the win, with a projected score of 79-62. If you’re into betting, the DraftKings Line has Georgetown as the favorite at -18.5, with an over/under of 141.5.

Saint Peter’s may surprise some as they seem to be outperforming expectations this season, spearheaded by Brent Bland who is having a standout year averaging 15.8 points per game, a significant boost from his career average. Keep an eye on his sharpshooting from beyond the arc, as he shoots just under 40 percent from 3-point range. The Peacocks also excel at free-throw shooting, ranking as one of the top 5 teams in the country at 81.1 percent.

In terms of stakes, this game might not seem like a make-or-break moment for either team, but it’s crucial for Georgetown to close out their non-conference schedule strong. Looking ahead, the team’s focus will shift towards league play, where they hope to start strong and build momentum. If they can secure wins in upcoming matchups, the New Year’s Eve game against St. John’s could shape up to be a pivotal moment in the season.

So, mark your calendars and get ready for an exciting showdown between the Hoyas and the Peacocks. Stay tuned for intense action and see how the game unfolds!