Georgetown Hoyas vs Louisville Cardinals Point Spread Picks

The Louisville Cardinals have surrendered a short-lived No. 1 ranking, and they have now dropped two straight games. The Cards are a tough defensive team, but a lack of focus has seen them allow 70+ in each of their last two. That won't sit well with Rick Petino, as the last time his club has allowed 70+ in three straight games is over two years ago, so expect a defensive focus here. Georgetown is limited offensively, but no one does it better on the defensive end. The Hoyas have allowed 50 or less to 7 teams on the season, and 11 in the 50s or less. Louisville's defensive focus after a loss has led to a 14-5-1 UNDER mark in their last 20, and the Cards are 10-4 to the UNDER in their last 14 conference tilts. The Hoyas are now 12-4 at home to the UNDER vs. a winning road team. Play the UNDER.

Heavyweight battle tonight in the Big East as the upstart Georgetown Hoyas take on the Louisville Cardinals. Georgetown was anticipated to dropoff a bit from a year ago, but certainly no signs of that early. The young Hoyas are shooting the lights out early at 48% for the season and always bring tenacious defense. Louisville certainly their equal on the defensive end, but the Cards are not quite as polished at this stage on the offensive end which should leave the Hoyas in position to stay close or steal one here. The Hoyas, with a pair of wins over Memphis under their belts as well as road win at Bama, are a proven commodity early. The Hooyas have banged the books six straight times taking the cash, while the Cards may be perfect in the loss column, they are imperfect facing teams better than .600 at 0-5-1 ATS in their last six. Grab the points, and back Georgetown.