The 10th-ranked Villanova Wildcats (17-5, 7-3 Big East) and their phenomenal offense welcome the 12th-ranked Seton Hall Pirates (17-5, 9-1 Big East) and their exceptional defense. The game gets underway at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Seton Hall Pirates at Villanova Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Wildcats lost a close one to the 19th-ranked Butler Bulldogs, 79-76, while the Pirates defeated the Georgetown Hoyas, 78-71.
Seton Hall’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Georgetown. The Pirates had a rate of 0.540 (above their season average of 0.510), while the Hoyas posted a mark of 0.368 (below their season average of 0.499). Villanova, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 4.5 (better than their season average of 14.5). Villanova was lifted by Collin Gillespie, who had 28 points and six assists. Meanwhile, Myles Powell had a good outing for Seton Hall, contributing 34 points and seven rebounds.
The Wildcats edged out the Pirates in this series last year, taking two out of three contests. In the most recent matchup, Villanova won 74-72. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Villanova’s largest advantages. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Seton Hall had just 11. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Villanova (41st in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 109.9) takes on the stingy defense of Seton Hall (33rd in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 92.3).
Seton Hall Pirates at Villanova Wildcats Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Villanova, ATS Winner – Villanova, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Villanova ranks 105th in rebounds allowed per game (34.0) while Seton Hall ranks 235th (37.3).
- The Pirates rank 46th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Wildcats rank 110th (12.1).
- Seton Hall ranks 62nd in steals per game (7.5) while Villanova ranks 68th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
- The Pirates rank second in blocks per game (6.5) while the Wildcats rank 127th (3.0).
- Villanova ranks 33rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.7) while Seton Hall ranks 109th (23.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
- The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 9.0 for the season.
