It will be a battle between Big East opponents when the Providence Friars (10-6, 0-3 Big East) welcome the Seton Hall Pirates (12-5, 3-2 Big East) to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. The game gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
Seton Hall Pirates vs. Providence Friars Betting Prediction
In the Pirates’ last game, they were beaten by the No. 21 Marquette Golden Eagles, 70-66. Converting at the free throw line was one of Marquette’s biggest strengths. They were 20-24 (83.3 percent), while the Pirates were just 6-9 (66.7 percent). Myles Powell led Seton Hall in scoring with 21 points on 8-for-19 shooting.
The Friars were beaten by the Georgetown Hoyas in their last outing, 96-90. One of Georgetown’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 28 trips to the line, while Providence went 21 times. Providence’s Alpha Diallo had a good game, leading the team in scoring with 24 points on 9-for-24 shooting.
Providence should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this meeting. The Friars rank 66th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.1 percent), while Seton Hall ranks 178th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.8 percent).
Diallo has averaged 16 points,8.2 rebounds,2.2 steals over the last five games for Providence.
After the Pirates won both matchups against the Friars last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Seton Hall won 89-77. The Pirates had a much better free throw rate (0.453 vs. 0.129) and had a better turnover percentage (10.5 vs. 14.6).
Seton Hall Pirates at Providence Friars Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Providence ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Seton Hall ranks 144th (4.3).
The Pirates rank 40th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Friars rank 112th (6.5).
Providence averages 38.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 73rd in the nation. Seton Hall ranks 143rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
The Friars average 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 69th in the nation. The Pirates rank 121st in assists allowed per game (13.2).
Seton Hall ranks 205th in three pointers attempted per game (20.4) while Providence ranks 232nd (19.5).
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The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 4.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Friars have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
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