An eight-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the DePaul Blue Demons (8-5, 0-2 Big East) when they meet the Seton Hall Pirates (11-3, 2-0 Big East) at Wintrust Arena. Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 6, 2019.
Seton Hall Pirates at DePaul Blue Demons Betting Odds
Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Blue Demons defeated the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 80-58, while the Pirates beat the Wagner Seahawks 89-49.
Seton Hall dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.328 and a turnover percentage of 10.4. For those same stats, Wagner put up marks of 0.125 and 20.9, respectively. DePaul, on the other hand, played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.386 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 52.8. For those same stats, Bethune-Cookman had marks of 0.097 and 40.5, respectively. Max Strus put together a solid performance for DePaul with 25 points and six rebounds. Seton Hall, meanwhile, was lifted by Myles Powell, who put up 30 points.
The Pirates dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Seton Hall won 82-77. Seton Hall won the rebounding battle. The Pirates had more offensive rebounds (21 vs. 11), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 20) and total rebounds (48 vs. 31). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The Pirates’ Powell has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Strus has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Blue Demons.
DePaul should have an edge on the offensive glass in this contest. The Blue Demons currently rank 76th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.6 percent), while Seton Hall ranks 205th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.3 percent).
Seton Hall Pirates at DePaul Blue Demons Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Seton Hall, ATS Winner – DePaul, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- DePaul ranks 45th in rebounds per game (39.4) while Seton Hall ranks 194th (34.5).
- 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 ranks 213th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while DePaul ranks 224th in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
- 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).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blue Demons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 7.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
