The Seton Hall Pirates (4-2) go head-to-head against the Louisville Cardinals (4-2) at the Prudential Center. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Louisville Cardinals at Seton Hall Pirates Betting Prediction
In the Cardinals’ last matchup, they topped the No. 9 Michigan State Spartans, 82-78. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Louisville’s largest advantages. They made 41 trips to the line, 18 more than Michigan State. Louisville was lifted by Ryan McMahon, who was the game’s high scorer with 24 points on 4-for-8 shooting.
The Pirates won a close one over the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in their last matchup, 83-81. Seton Hall’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Miami (FL). The Pirates had a rate of 21.9 (below their season average of 26.3), while the Hurricanes posted a mark of 14.8 (below their season average of 30.5). With 16 points and five assists, Seton Hall’s Quincy McKnight had a good game.
The Pirates won the sole contest against the Cardinals last season, 79-77. The Pirates’ 13.6 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Cardinals, who had a rate of 19.7.
The offensive glass should be a huge advantage for Seton Hall in this matchup. Since last season, the Pirates rank 58th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.1 percent), while Louisville ranks 282nd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.5 percent).
Louisville Cardinals at Seton Hall Pirates Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Seton Hall ranks 78th in rebounds per game (37.5) while Louisville ranks 238th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
The Cardinals average 5.6 blocks per game, which ranks fifth in the nation. The Pirates rank 148th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Louisville ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Seton Hall ranks 133rd (12.9).
The Cardinals rank 203rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while the Pirates rank 247th (19.9).
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