The Seton Hall Pirates (12-6, 3-3 Big East) welcome the DePaul Blue Demons (10-6, 2-3 Big East) to Prudential Center as they look to lengthen their six-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
DePaul Blue Demons vs. Seton Hall Pirates ATS Prediction
In the Blue Demons’ last outing, they were dismantled by the Butler Bulldogs, 87-69. Butler’s 0.692 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over DePaul, who had a rate of 0.461. The Bulldogs’ mark was above their season average of 0.529, while the Blue Demons’ was below their season average of 0.529. Paul Reed had a solid game for DePaul, finishing with 20 points and 12 rebounds.
The Pirates lost to the Providence Friars in their last game, 72-63. Providence’s 16.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Seton Hall, who had a mark of 26.7. The Friars’ mark was worse than their season average of 15.6, while the Pirates’ was above their season average of 14.6. Quincy McKnight had a solid game for Seton Hall, leading the team in scoring with 16 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Max Strus scored a game-high 21 points and the Blue Demons defeated the Pirates 75-74. He also had five assists. DePaul made six of their 14 three pointers (42.9 percent). Seton Hall was, on the other hand, 7-27 (25.9 percent).
There’s a decent chance that DePaul struggles to create turnovers. Seton Hall ranks 72nd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.3 percent), while DePaul forces the 205th-most turnovers (19.1 percent).
DePaul vs. Seton Hall Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
DePaul ranks 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Seton Hall ranks 143rd (4.3).
The Blue Demons average 38.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 53rd in the NCAA. The Pirates rank 140th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
DePaul ranks 64th in assists per game (15.1) while Seton Hall ranks 125th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
The Pirates rank 45th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while the Blue Demons rank 94th (6.4).
Seton Hall averages 20.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 208th in the nation. DePaul ranks 219th in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
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The Blue Demons have been outscored by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. On the season, DePaul has defeated opponents by an average of 5.2 points.
During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
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