The Providence Friars (13-7, 3-4 Big East) will be at the Prudential Center to go head-to-head with the Seton Hall Pirates (12-8, 3-5 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Providence Friars at Seton Hall Pirates ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Pirates got blown out by the 18th-ranked Villanova Wildcats, 80-52, while the Friars barely escaped the DePaul Blue Demons, 70-67.
Providence dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.386 (above their season average of 0.254) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.5 (above their season average of 32.9). DePaul was 0.296 and 32.4, respectively, for those same stats. Seton Hall, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.173 vs. 0.121). Myles Cale led the way for Seton Hall, putting up 14 points and six rebounds. Providence was led by Alpha Diallo, who put up 20 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Diallo led the Friars to a 72-63 win. He put up 15 points, eight rebounds and five assists. The Friars’ 16.8 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Pirates, who had a mark of 26.7.
The offensive glass could be a huge edge for Providence in this battle. The Friars are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 56th in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.2 percent. Meanwhile, Seton Hall ranks 230th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 70.8 percent.
Providence vs. Seton Hall Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Providence, ATS Winner – Providence, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Providence ranks 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Seton Hall ranks 161st (4.3).
- The Pirates average 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 82nd in the NCAA. The Friars rank 111th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- Seton Hall ranks 212th in three pointers attempted per game (20.4) while Providence ranks 237th (19.7).
- The Friars rank 73rd in rebounds per game (37.7) while the Pirates rank 173rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
- Providence averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 54th in the country. Seton Hall ranks 144th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (4.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.8 points per game (6.6 above their season average).
- The Friars have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Providence has defeated opponents by an average of 4.0 points.
