It will be a battle between Big East opponents when the Seton Hall Pirates (16-5, 5-3 Big East) welcome the Providence Friars (14-7, 5-3 Big East) to Prudential Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 146 points with Seton Hall set as a 6.5-point favorite.
Providence Friars at Seton Hall Pirates Betting Prediction
The Friars are hoping for a better outcome after their 89-69 loss to the No. 1 Villanova Wildcats in their last matchup. Villanova’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Providence. The Wildcats had a rate of 8.8 (better than their season average of 13.5), while the Friars posted a mark of 16.5. Providence’s Alpha Diallo had a good performance, recording 12 points and eight rebounds.
The last time the Pirates played, they were victorious over the DePaul Blue Demons, 86-70. The Pirates made 18 of their 22 free throws (81.8 percent) and held the Blue Demons to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.4 (below their season average of 33.5). With 10 points and 19 rebounds, Angel Delgado played well for Seton Hall.
Seton Hall appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this meeting. The Pirates rank 25th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.4 percent), while Providence ranks 235th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.3 percent).
Providence is 14-7 straight up (SU), but they struggle covering the spread (7-12 against the spread (ATS)). Friars games have typically finished over the O/U total (63.2 percent).
Meanwhile, Seton Hall owns records of 16-5 SU and 10-11 ATS. Games including the Pirates have a slight tendency to go over the O/U total (52.6 percent).
Diallo has averaged 14.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals over the last five games for Providence.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Pirates won the most recent game 72-70. Seton Hall had a better effective field goal percentage (0.492 vs. 0.423). Providence, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (9.8 vs. 14.1).
Providence Friars vs. Seton Hall Pirates Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Seton Hall, ATS Winner – Providence, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Providence is 3-6 ATS on the road with 5 overs and 4 unders.
At home, Seton Hall is 5-7 ATS with 5 overs and 5 unders.
Seton Hall ranks 50th in rebounds per game (38.7) while Providence ranks 161st in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
The Friars rank 60th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Pirates rank 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Seton Hall ranks 42nd in assists per game (16.2) while Providence ranks 99th (14.7).
The Pirates rank 82nd in steals per game (6.8) while the Friars rank 134th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Seton Hall ranks 221st in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while Providence ranks 243rd (18.6).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Providence is 4-1 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Seton Hall is 2-3 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over over their last five games.
The Friars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 4.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (8.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
