The No. 18 Villanova Wildcats (15-4, 6-0 Big East) will attempt to lengthen their seven-game winning streak against the Seton Hall Pirates (12-7, 3-4 Big East) at Wells Fargo Center. The game is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
Seton Hall Pirates vs. Villanova Wildcats Betting Prediction
In the Pirates’ last matchup, they were beaten by the DePaul Blue Demons, 97-93. DePaul out-rebounded Seton Hall. The Blue Demons had 16 offensive rebounds and 42 total rebounds, while the Pirates had six and 19, respectively. Quincy McKnight was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 9-for-11 shooting.
The Wildcats beat the Butler Bulldogs in their last game, 80-72. The Wildcats knocked down 16 of their 18 free throws (88.9 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 15.9). Eric Paschall was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points on 8-for-16 shooting from the field.
After the Wildcats won both contests against the Pirates last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Villanova won 69-68. Villanova had a better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 14.1). Seton Hall, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (23.8 vs. 21.4).
The high-octane offense of Villanova (18th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 115.2) will face off against the mid-tier defense of Seton Hall (163rd in the country with a defensive efficiency of 101.3). The Wildcats should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Seton Hall vs. Villanova Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Villanova, ATS Winner – Seton Hall, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Villanova ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (28.8) while Seton Hall ranks 215th (20.3).
The Wildcats rank 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while the Pirates rank 172nd (35.6).
Villanova ranks 17th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Seton Hall ranks 151st (4.4).
The Wildcats rank 106th in assists per game (14.2) while the Pirates rank 135th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
Villanova ranks 49th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Seton Hall ranks 53rd (5.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Pirates have been outscored by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Seton Hall has defeated opponents by an average of 3.6 points.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (3.6 above their season average).
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