Georgetown vs Xavier Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 28, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 02/28/2026, 04:10 AM ET

Georgetown vs Xavier Information

The Georgetown Hoyas will be on the road Saturday afternoon for a 1:30 PM matchup in Cincinnati, OH, against the Xavier Musketeers. Georgetown has struggled this season, coming into Saturday with thirteen wins and 15 losses, riding a long losing streak following a 16-point home loss to Marquette in their last outing. The Xavier Musketeers return home Saturday with thirteen wins and 15 losses this season after losing 4 the last five, including three in a row, after a 10-point road loss to Providence last time out. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

Georgetown Preview

The Georgetown offense has been mediocre this season, averaging 74.2 points on 43% from the floor, but the Hoyas have averaged only 53.5 points per game over their last two losses. Defensively, Georgetown has allowed 73.2 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 75.8 points over its last five losses. KJ Lewis leads the Georgetown offense this season, averaging 14.5 points per game. Malik Mack is second on the team this season, averaging 13.7 points to go along with the team-leading 4.2 assists per game. Vince Iwuchukwu is averaging 11.6 points, and Julius Halaifonua is averaging 9.3 points per game. Caleb Williams also averages 9.3 points per game and leads the team, pulling in 5.4 rebounds per contest.

Xavier Preview

The Xavier Musketeers have averaged 78.3 points on 44% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Xavier has been outmatched, allowing 79.6 points per game this year, and the Musketeers have allowed an average of 87.5 points per game over their last four losses. Tre Carroll leads the Xavier offense this season with 18.5 points per game. Jovan Milosevich averages 12.1 points, and Malik Messina Moore averages 10.9 points per game. Roddy Anderson III is 4th on the team, averaging 10.8 points per game. Filip Borovicanin averages 10 points to go along with the team’s leading 7.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.

Georgetown vs Xavier Prediction

Both teams have had a ton of trouble thus far this season, but Xavier will have the edge in this matchup. Georgetown rides a long losing streak into this game, and the Musketeers will take advantage. Look for Xavier to use their offense and home fans on Saturday to do the job. Take Xavier to end their losing streak and extend the Georgetown issues when they win and cover at home Saturday afternoon in conference play. Final Score Prediction, Xavier Musketeers win and cover 75-62.

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