The 10th-ranked Seton Hall Pirates (15-4, 7-0 Big East) welcome the DePaul Blue Demons (13-7, 1-6 Big East) to Prudential Center. The Pirates are a 10.5-point favorite and look to continue their nine-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 143 points and it starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
DePaul Blue Demons vs. Seton Hall Pirates ATS Odds
In their last game, the Pirates beat the Providence Friars, 73-64, while the Blue Demons fell to the St. John’s Red Storm, 79-66.
The Pirates made 18 of their 25 free throws (72.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.611 (above their season average of 0.515). DePaul, on the other hand, held St. John’s to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 32.2). Seton Hall’s Romaro Gill had a good outing, finishing with 17 points, eight blocks and six rebounds. DePaul, meanwhile, received a boost from Paul Reed, who contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Powell led the Pirates to a 74-66 victory. He scored a game-high 27 points. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Seton Hall’s biggest strengths. They made 30 trips to the line, while DePaul went 20 times.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Seton Hall figures to have a significant advantage. The Pirates defense ranks 19th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.438), while the DePaul offense is ranked 150th in effective field goal percentage (0.505).
DePaul at Seton Hall Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Seton Hall, ATS Winner – DePaul, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- DePaul ranks 22nd in steals per game (8.8) while Seton Hall ranks 150th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- The Pirates rank 121st in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Blue Demons rank 227th (18.9).
- Seton Hall ranks 62nd in assists per game (14.7) while DePaul ranks 145th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- The Blue Demons average 38.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 59th in the NCAA. The Pirates rank 186th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
- DePaul averages 5.8 blocks per game, which ranks 12th in the country. Seton Hall ranks 135th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
- The Blue Demons have been outscored by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. On the season, DePaul has defeated opponents by an average of 5.8 points.
