Jacksonville at Georgetown College Basketball Picks & Predictions 11/12/2017

Sunday, November 12, 2017

Capital One Arena

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The Jacksonville Dolphins travel to Capital One Arena to play the Georgetown Hoyas on Sunday, November 12, 2017.

Jacksonville heads into this matchup after finishing last year with a mark of 17-14. They had a point differential of 2.6 as they averaged 77.5 points per contest while giving up 75.0 per game. Georgetown had an overall record of 14-17 last season. They averaged 74.0 points per game and surrendered 72.2, good for a point differential of 1.9.

Valuable Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Trends

The Jacksonville Dolphins were 0-1 against the spread last season

The Jacksonville Dolphins were 0-0 against the over/under last year

Important Georgetown Hoyas Betting Trends

The Georgetown Hoyas were 10-20 against the spread last season

The Georgetown Hoyas were 13-16 against the over/under last year

Key Jacksonville Dolphins Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Georgetown Hoyas Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

J.R. Holder averaged 17.7 points per game while playing 33.8 minutes per night last season. He pulled down 3.5 rebounds per game and dished out 1.9 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage was 48% while his free throw percentage finished at 72%. Marcel White averaged 13.8 points per game in 28.2 minutes per contest last season. He averaged 1.1 assists per contest and 2.8 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage was 43% for the year while his free throw percentage was 71%.

Player Spotlight

Rodney Pryor averaged 18 points per game while playing 32.6 minutes per contest last year. He grabbed 5 rebounds per game and had 1.3 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage was 48% and his free throw percentage was at 73%. L.J. Peak averaged 16.3 points per game last season and he saw the court an average of 32.8 minutes per contest. He also averaged 3.8 rebounds per contest and 3.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage was 48% and his free throw percentage was 80%.

Useful Team Statistics

Jacksonville averaged 77.5 points per contest last season, which ranked them 79th in the nation. Their average scoring margin was 2.6 and their shooting percentage was 47% as a team, which had them ranked 62nd. Behind the arc they shot 41% which was good for 6th in the country. They averaged 32.6 rebounds per game and 13.4 assists per game, which ranked them 317th and 176th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they ranked 198th with 12.9 per game. The Dolphins allowed 75.0 points per game to their opponents which ranked them 246th in Division 1. They also allowed a 47% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the arc, ranking them 333rd and 298th in those defensive categories. Opponents averaged 33.3 rebounds a game which ranked 82nd and they gave up 13.5 assists per contest, which put them in 198th place in college basketball. They forced 14.7 turnovers per game which ranked them 293rd in the nation.

Useful Team Statistics

Georgetown was 161st in the country with 74.0 points per game last year. They were 82nd in D-1 in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin was 1.9. They shot 35% from 3-point range, which was good for 180th in college basketball. They were 187th in the nation in rebounding with 35.7 boards per game, and 76th in assists per contest with 15.0. The Hoyas were 71st in turnovers per game with 14.3. The Hoyas surrendered 72.2 points per contest, which ranked them 180th in the country. Their defense allowed a 42% shooting percentage and a 32% average from 3-point range, ranking them 95th and 56th in those defensive statistics. They ranked 114th with 12.5 assists allowed per contest and 159th with 34.9 rebounds surrendered per game. The Hoyas were 96th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 12.3 per game last season.

Advanced Statistics

The Dolphins were 260th in the country in defensive rating last season with 106.2, and their offensive rating of 109.8 was ranked 64th. They were 141st in college basketball in pace with 70.3 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 56% was 24th. As a unit they were 23rd in the nation in true shooting percentage with 59% and they shot 3-pointers on 43% of their shot attempts, ranking 34th in D-1. Jacksonville was 152nd in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 16.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 18.4 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year was 55%, which was 338th in the country.

Advanced Statistics

Georgetown was 50th in the country in turnovers last year, as they turned the ball over an average of 18 times per 100 possessions while forcing 15.1 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year was 47%, which was 56th in Division 1. The Hoyas were 160th in the nation in defensive rating with 101.9, and their offensive rating of 104.6 was ranked 167th. They were 148th in D-1 in pace with 70.2 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 52% was 115th. As a unit they were 82nd in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shot 3-pointers on 34% of their shot attempts, ranking 241st in the country.

Who will win tonight's Jacksonville/Georgetown college basketball game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Georgetown

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