The DePaul Blue Demons (8-5, 0-2 Big East) will attempt to prolong their eight-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Seton Hall Pirates (11-3, 2-0 Big East) at Wintrust Arena. The game gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 6, 2019.
Seton Hall Pirates vs. DePaul Blue Demons Betting Prediction
In the Pirates’ last game, they blew out 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). With 30 points on 10-for-13 shooting, Myles Powell was the game’s high scorer.
The Blue Demons dismantled the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in their last outing, 80-58. The Blue Demons had a much better free throw rate (0.386 vs. 0.097) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (52.8 vs. 40.5). Max Strus was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Pirates won both contests against the Blue Demons last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Seton Hall won 82-77. Seton Hall’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Pirates had 21 offensive rebounds and 48 total rebounds, while the Blue Demons had 11 and 31, respectively.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Powell (0 points) has been stellar for the Pirates while Strus (0 points) has made great contributions to the Blue Demons.
The offensive glass could be a huge edge for DePaul in this showdown. The Blue Demons are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 76th in offensive rebounding percentage at 32.6 percent. Meanwhile, Seton Hall ranks 205th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 71.3 percent.
Seton Hall Pirates vs. DePaul Blue Demons Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Seton Hall, ATS Winner – DePaul, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
DePaul ranks 45th in rebounds per game (39.4) while Seton Hall ranks 194th (34.5).
The Blue Demons rank 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Pirates rank 136th (4.4).
Seton Hall ranks 25th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while DePaul ranks 115th (6.6).
The Blue Demons rank 65th in assists per game (15.4) while the Pirates rank 112th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Seton Hall averages 20.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 213th in the country. DePaul ranks 224th in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
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The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 6.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blue Demons have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
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