The 18th-ranked Villanova Wildcats (15-4, 6-0 Big East) welcome the Seton Hall Pirates (12-7, 3-4 Big East) to Wells Fargo Center. The Wildcats look to prolong their seven-game winning streak. The game starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
Seton Hall Pirates at Villanova Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last game, the Wildcats beat the Butler Bulldogs, 80-72, while the Pirates fell to the DePaul Blue Demons, 97-93.
Villanova played a perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.261) and a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 15.9). Butler was 0.050 and 12.6, respectively, for those same stats. Seton Hall, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 17.0). Villanova received a boost from Eric Paschall, who had 23 points and five rebounds. Quincy McKnight, meanwhile led the way for Seton Hall, contributing 25 points and nine assists.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, Villanova won 69-68. Villanova had a better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 14.1). Seton Hall, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (23.8 vs. 21.4). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Villanova should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Wildcats currently rank 18th in offensive efficiency, while Seton Hall ranks 163rd in defensive efficiency.
Seton Hall Pirates vs. Villanova Wildcats Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Villanova, ATS Winner – Seton Hall, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Villanova ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (28.8) while Seton Hall ranks 215th (20.3).
- The Wildcats rank 106th in assists per game (14.2) while the Pirates rank 135th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- Villanova is 49th in the country with 5.5 steals allowed per game while Seton Hall is 53rd with 5.5 steals allowed per game.
- The Wildcats rank 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while the Pirates rank 172nd (35.6).
- Villanova ranks 17th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Seton Hall ranks 151st (4.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, down from 8.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
