The Seton Hall Pirates (7-3) go head-to-head against the Sacred Heart Pioneers (4-6) at the Prudential Center. The game gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
Sacred Heart Pioneers at Seton Hall Pirates Betting Prediction
The Pioneers are hoping for a better outcome after their 93-81 loss to the Holy Cross Crusaders in their last outing. Holy Cross’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Sacred Heart. The Crusaders had a rate of 11.3, while the Pioneers posted a mark of 27.1. Koreem Ozier put together a solid outing for Sacred Heart, recording 23 points.
In the Pirates’ previous game, they easily got past the Wagner Seahawks, 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.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Sean Hoehn (0 points) has been great for the Pioneers while Powell (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Pirates.
Seton Hall could put on a ball-control clinic in this matchup. Seton Hall ranks 18th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.6 percent), while Sacred Heart forces the 12th-fewest turnovers (15.3 percent).
Sacred Heart Pioneers at Seton Hall Pirates ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Seton Hall, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Sacred Heart ranks 41st in rebounds per game (39.5) while Seton Hall ranks 195th (33.8).
The Pioneers rank 32nd in assists per game (16.3) while the Pirates rank 169th (12.4).
Sacred Heart averages 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 59th in the nation. Seton Hall ranks 139th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
The Pirates rank 163rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.5) while the Pioneers rank 243rd (27.6).
Seton Hall ranks 10th in steals allowed per game (4.5) while Sacred Heart ranks 32nd (5.3).
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The Pioneers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, up from 1.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
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