The Seton Hall Pirates (5-3) meet the No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats (7-1) at Madison Square Garden. The game is scheduled to get underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Seton Hall Pirates Betting Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last contest, they were blown out by the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils, 118-84. Duke’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Kentucky. The Blue Devils had a rate of 4.2, while the Wildcats posted a mark of 16.5. Keldon Johnson was Kentucky’s high scorer with 23 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
The Pirates had no trouble getting past the Wagner Seahawks in their last outing, 89-49. The Pirates had a much better free throw rate (0.328 vs. 0.125) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 20.9). Myles Powell was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 10-for-13 shooting from the field.
There’s a decent chance that Kentucky struggles to create turnovers. Since last season, Seton Hall ranks 81st in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.4 percent), while Kentucky has forced the 92nd-fewest turnovers (17.6 percent).
Kentucky vs. Seton Hall Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – Kentucky, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Kentucky averages 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 24th in the country. Seton Hall ranks 143rd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
The Pirates rank 189th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9) while the Wildcats rank 262nd (25.2).
Kentucky ranks 32nd in rebounds per game (39.1) while Seton Hall ranks 103rd (37.3).
The Pirates average 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 83rd in the nation. The Wildcats rank 113th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
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