Xavier Musketeers at Seton Hall Pirates Free Prediction 02/01/20

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The 10th-ranked Seton Hall Pirates (16-4, 8-0 Big East) welcome the Xavier Musketeers (13-8, 2-6 Big East) to Prudential Center. The Pirates will try to prolong their 10-game winning streak. Action begins at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Xavier Musketeers at Seton Hall Pirates Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Pirates defeated the DePaul Blue Demons, 64-57, while the Musketeers lost a tough one against the Marquette Golden Eagles, 84-82.

Seton Hall played a nearly perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.439 (below their season average of 0.519) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.1 (above their season average of 29.1). DePaul was 0.368 and 29.3, respectively, for those same stats. Xavier, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.3 vs. 14.8). Seton Hall’s Jared Rhoden had a good outing, putting up 14 points and 11 rebounds. Xavier, meanwhile, was led by Tyrique Jones, who put up 13 points and 15 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Powell led the Pirates to an 83-71 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points. The Pirates’ 34.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Musketeers, who had a rate of 19.4.

Seton Hall could have their way on defense as they face off against one of the country’s worst offenses. The Pirates rank 13th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.434), while Xavier is 256th in effective field goal percentage (0.483).

Xavier at Seton Hall Free Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Seton Hall, ATS Winner – Xavier, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Xavier averages 39.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 40th in the NCAA. Seton Hall ranks 200th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
  • The Pirates rank 48th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Musketeers rank 77th (11.6).
  • The Pirates rank third in blocks per game (6.5) while the Musketeers rank 94th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
  • Seton Hall ranks 60th in steals per game (7.7) while Xavier ranks 121st in steals allowed per game (6.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Musketeers have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (8.1 above their season average).
  • The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, down from 10.2 for the season.