Villanova Wildcats (17-12) vs. Seton Hall Pirates (18-11)
March 6, 2024 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: Seton Hall Pirates -1.5; Over/Under: +131.5
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The Villanova Wildcats will play the Seton Hall Pirates in a Big East game on Wednesday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the Villanova preview, Seton Hall preview, betting matchup, and the Villanova vs Seton Hall prediction.
Villanova Preview
The Villanova Wildcats are 17-12 (10-8) this year after they defeated Providence by a score of 71-60 in their last game. Villanova trailed 37-34 at halftime, but out scored Providence 37-23 in the second half for the win. The Wildcats shot 51% from the field and made 13 three pointers in the game. Villanova has won five of their last six games, with the lone loss coming against UConn on the road. The Wildcats are scoring 71.8 points per game with 35.1 rebounds per game and 12.8 assists per game, while allowing 65.4 points against per game this year. Eric Dixon is averaging 16.1 points per game, 6.2 rebounds per game, and 1.7 assists per game. Villanova is shooting 42.9% from the field, 81.7% on free throws, and 34.2% on three pointers this season.
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Seton Hall Preview
The Seton Hall Pirates are 18-11 (11-7) this season after they lost to UConn by a score of 91-61 in their last game. Seton Hall trailed 44-29 at the half and they allowed 47 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Pirates shot 37.7% from the field and were -12 in rebounding margin in the game. Seton Hall lost to Creighton by a score of 85-64 in the game prior to UConn, but did win the previous three games. The Pirates are scoring 72.6 points per game with 37.6 rebounds per game and 12.2 assists per game, while giving up 70.2 points against per game this season. Kadary Richmond is averaging 16.2 points per game, 6.8 rebounds per game, and 4.8 assists per game. Seton Hall is shooting 44.8% from the field, 77.4% on free throws, and 31.4% on three pointers this year.
Villanova vs Seton Hall Betting Prediction
Villanova has been playing very well recently and they are making a late push to make the NCAA Tournament, while Seton Hall is also trying to stay in that same conversation. The Pirates will be at home for this matchup, but they are coming off of two lopsided losses against UConn and Creighton. Villanova has won five of their last six games and they played a great second half against Providence on Saturday. The Wildcats are only shooting 42.9% from the field, but they play very stout defense, allowing 65.4 points against per game. I have gone against Villanova a couple of times recently, but they keep finding ways to win. Give me the Wildcats on the road.
