The Seton Hall Pirates are coming off their first loss of the season after losing to USC on Thanksgiving. The Iowa Hawkeyes have lost 2 of their last 3 games, which includes a loss yesterday to Oklahoma. Let’s preview this game and give out a Seton Hall Pirates vs Iowa Hawkeyes prediction.
Seton Hall Pirates Betting Preview
The Seton Hall Pirates have now lost 5 of their last 6 games against ranked teams. The Seton Hall Pirates are averaging 77.2 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 61.4 points on 36.9 percent shooting. Kadary Richmond is averaging 14 points and 4.5 assists, while Al-Amir Dawes is averaging 12.8 points and 2.3 rebounds. Dre Davis is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden Bediako is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Seton Hall Pirates are shooting 29.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Seton Hall Pirates are allowing 28 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.4 rebounds per game.
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Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes need a statement win before heading into Big Ten play if they’re going to make anything of this season. The Iowa Hawkeyes are averaging 89.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 76 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Ben Krikke is averaging 20 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Patrick McCaffery is averaging 14 points and 3.5 rebounds. Payton Sandfort is the third double-digit scorer and Tony Perkins is dishing 2.5 assists. The Iowa Hawkeyes are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Iowa Hawkeyes are allowing 28.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.6 rebounds per game.
Randy’s Pick
The Iowa Hawkeyes have played two good teams over their last three games and lost both while not looking all that impressive in either game. The Seton Hall Pirates had moments against USC that provides some encouragement, and the defensive effort is still there. I’m assuming Iowa is going to be favored in this game, but Seton Hall will have its chances. Give me Seton Hall in this spot.