Seton Hall vs Villanova Prediction 2/26/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Seton Hall vs Villanova Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday,  February 26th, at the Prudential Center. Let’s take a look at a Seton Hall Pirates vs Villanova Wildcats Pick. 

What a Win for Villanova

Villanova has been incessant all season, and it was no different in the last victory. Villanova faced off against Marquette, and they scored 81 points on the way to the 15-point victory. Villanova shot 45.3 percent from the field and 57.7 percent from behind the three-point line. No one has been able to slow down Eric Dixon all season, and he put up 23 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Jhamir Brickus also had a strong game, putting up 21 points, three rebounds, and two assists. 

Villanova has a 16-12 record overall, but away from home, they have struggled, sitting at 2-7. Villanova is averaging 74.5 points, and their offense has been slightly inconsistent at times. Usually, when they have found success, they have leaned on the defense, which is giving up 67.9 points per game. Eric Dixon is having a huge season, and he’s averaging 22.9 points while shooting 45.6 percent from the field and 42.3 percent from behind the three-point line. After this game, Villanova will head back home for a matchup with Butler. 

What an Awful Year for Seton Hall

It has been nothing but an awful year for Seton Hall and they just keep losing games. Two games ago against Marquette, they scored only 56 points, and in the last game against Xavier, they lost 73-66. Seton Hall shot 41.8 percent from the field while they allowed Xavier to shoot 48.8 percent from the field and they are going to need the defense to step up here. As bad as they have been, they have had a couple of key wins, including three games ago against the UConn Huskies. 

Seton Hall only has seven wins this season, but five of those have come at home. Seton Hall’s biggest issue has been their inconsistency with the offense. They are averaging only 62.6 points while their defense is giving up 70 points. The defense hasn’t been awful, but the lack of scoring has made them look really bad. Isaiah Coleman has been the only real bright spot with the offense, averaging 15.5 points while shooting 38.8 percent and 34 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Seton Hall Will Beat Nova

• Villanova has lost five of its last six road games against the Big East Conference.
• The home team has won five of the last six games between Villanova and Seton Hall.

Matchup/League Facts

• Seton Hall ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (62.6).
• Seton Hall ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (40.0%).
• Villanova ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (81.4%).
• Villanova ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (63.2).

Seton Hall vs Villanova Prediction

Betting on Seton Hall can be scary, but it’s the only play here. When Villanova goes on the road, it’s like a switch happens, not in a good way. At times, Villanova will have a game where everyone outside of Eric Dixon struggles with the offense and that’s exactly what is going to happen here. Villanova has the better record, but it’s not like they are an elite team. Seton Hall is only going to need 67 or 68 points to cover the spread, and they will get to that number. It might be a sweat, but Seton Hall will make enough shots to complete it. Back Seton Hall against the spread.