Georgetown Hoyas vs Connecticut Huskies Picks and Prediction for Friday March 13 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/13/2026, 02:20 AM ET

The Georgetown Hoyas face the UConn Huskies in the Big East Tournament Semifinal on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET with television coverage on FS1. UConn enters the matchup as a 13.5-point favorite with the total set at 140.5. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more daily predictions and betting insights.

Georgetown Carrying Momentum into Big East Semifinal

Georgetown enters the Big East Tournament Semifinal with a 16-17 overall record and a 6-14 mark in Big East play. The Hoyas advanced in the tournament after recently winning over Villanova 78-64 in the quarterfinal round. Over their last five games, Georgetown has recently won over Villanova, DePaul, and Providence while recently losing to St. John’s and Xavier.

On the season, Georgetown averages 74.2 points per game while allowing 73.1 points per contest. The Hoyas shoot 44% from the field and average 35.7 rebounds per game while contributing 14.9 assists. Defensively, Georgetown records 3.7 blocks and 6.7 steals per contest while relying on rebounding and interior play to stay competitive against stronger conference opponents.

In the quarterfinal victory over Villanova, Julius Halaifonua led Georgetown with 21 points and also dominated the glass with 10 rebounds. The Hoyas shot an efficient 51% from the field and outrebounded Villanova 42-19 in a strong interior performance. However, Georgetown now faces a difficult task against a highly ranked UConn team while also dealing with the short turnaround after playing in the quarterfinal.

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UConn Huskies Enter Semifinal with Elite Form

UConn enters the Big East Tournament Semifinal with a 28-4 overall record and a 17-3 record in conference play. The Huskies advanced after recently winning over Xavier 93-68 in the quarterfinal round. Over their last five games, UConn has recently won over Xavier, Seton Hall, St. John’s, and Villanova while recently losing to Marquette.

On the season, UConn averages 78.2 points per game while allowing just 65.3 points per contest. The Huskies shoot 48% from the field and average 36.5 rebounds per game while producing 18.5 assists. Defensively, UConn records 5.4 blocks and 7.0 steals per contest while using its length and defensive intensity to disrupt opposing offenses.

In the quarterfinal win over Xavier, Solo Ball led the Huskies with 19 points while Tarris Reed Jr. controlled the paint with 14 rebounds. UConn shot an impressive 57% from the field and dominated the glass 40-28 while building a large lead early. With the Huskies playing efficient basketball and holding advantages in both defense and depth, they enter this semifinal matchup as the clear favorite.

Georgetown vs UConn Pick

Georgetown vs UConn Spread Pick

Pick: UConn -13.5

UConn has been one of the most consistent teams in the Big East this season and showed its dominance with a 25-point win over Xavier in the quarterfinal round. The Huskies hold major advantages in defensive efficiency, shooting percentage, and depth, while Georgetown enters on a short turnaround after playing the day before. With UConn’s strong interior presence and ability to control tempo, the Huskies are well positioned to pull away and cover the spread.

Georgetown vs UConn Total Pick

Pick: Over 140.5

I like the over in this matchup because UConn’s offense has been extremely efficient lately, scoring 93 points in its last game while shooting nearly 60% from the field. Georgetown also showed offensive rhythm in its quarterfinal victory while shooting over 50%. With both teams capable of scoring and UConn likely pushing the pace, this total has a good chance to clear the number.

Final Score Prediction: UConn 82, Georgetown 66

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