The Seton Hall Pirates (17-12, 8-9 Big East) welcome the 23rd-ranked Villanova Wildcats (22-8, 13-4 Big East) to Prudential Center as the regular season comes to a conclusion. The game begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Villanova Wildcats vs. Seton Hall Pirates Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Pirates were victorious over the 16th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles 73-64, while the Wildcats easily got past the Butler Bulldogs 75-54.
Villanova played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.280 (above their season average of 0.250) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.610 (above their season average of 0.534). Butler was 0.049 and 0.418, respectively, for those same stats. The Pirates, meanwhile, made 17 of their 23 free throws (73.9 percent), while the Golden Eagles had a turnover percentage of 21.3 (above their season average of 17.7). Myles Powell played well for Seton Hall with 34 points, five rebounds and five assists. Phil Booth had a solid performance for Villanova, putting up 28 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Booth led the Wildcats to an 80-52 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 25 points. Villanova’s 0.629 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Seton Hall, who had a rate of 0.413.
Getting to the line might be hard to find for Seton Hall in this meeting. The Pirates rank 157th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.241, while Villanova ranks 56th in FTA rate allowed (0.196).
Villanova Wildcats at Seton Hall Pirates Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Seton Hall, ATS Winner – Seton Hall, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Villanova ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (30.2) while Seton Hall ranks 184th (21.2).
- The Wildcats average 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 92nd in the NCAA. The Pirates rank 161st in assists allowed per game (13.5).
- Villanova ranks 153rd in rebounds per game (35.3) while Seton Hall ranks 204th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- The Wildcats rank eighth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Pirates rank 174th (4.4).
- Villanova ranks 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Seton Hall ranks 102nd (6.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
- The Wildcats have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Villanova has defeated opponents by an average of 7.9 points.
