In this article, we will formulate a Seton Hall vs Villanova Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 4th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Villanova Wildcats Preview
The Villanova Wildcats have a 16-5 overall record this season and a 7-3 record in the Big East. They are coming off an 87-73 home win against Providence and their previous three games were a 75-67 away loss in overtime against UConn, a 66-51 home win against Georgetown and an 86-79 home loss against St. John’s.
Offensively, Villanova averages 77.9 points per game, while allowing 69.1 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 46% from the field and grab 35.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.0 assists per game. They average 2.3 blocks per game and 7.2 steals per game defensively.
Bryce Lindsay leads Villanova in scoring, with an average of 14.0 points per game, while shooting with 41.6% from the field and 76.7% from the free throw line. Duke Brennan leads the team in rebounds with 10.6 per game. Acaden Lewis leads the team in assists with 5.3 per game.
Seton Hall Pirates Preview
The Seton Hall Pirates have a 16-6 overall record this season and a 6-5 record in the Big East. They are coming off a 69-64 home win against Marquette and their previous three games were an 86-68 home win against Xavier, a 67-60 away win against DePaul and a 65-60 away loss against St. John’s.
Offensively, Seton Hall averages 72.1 points per game, while allowing 64.1 points per game defensively. The Pirates shoot with 43% from the field and grab 37.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.5 assists per game. They average 5.7 blocks per game and 9.7 steals per game defensively.
AJ Staton-McCray leads Seton Hall in scoring, with an average of 11.6 points per game, while shooting with 42.0% from the field and 91.5% from the free throw line. Stephon Payne leads the team in rebounds with 7.5 per game. Adam Clark leads the team in assists with 4.6 per game.
Seton Hall Pirates @ Villanova Wildcats Betting Trends: February 4, 2026
Why the Villanova Wildcats will win
- Villanova has won 12 of its last 13 games against Seton Hall.
- Seton Hall has lost 25 of its last 33 games against Conference opponents.
- Villanova has won the first half in 20 of its last 21 games at Finneran Pavilion.
Why the Seton Hall Pirates will win
- Seton Hall has won each of its last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Seton Hall has won the first half in three of its last four road night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Villanova’s last nine games have produced a total of 137+ points.
- Six of Seton Hall’s last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 138+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Villanova ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.9).
- Villanova ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.3).
- Seton Hall ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (20.7).
- Seton Hall ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (15.9).
Seton Hall vs Villanova Prediction
In this Seton Hall vs Villanova Prediction, Villanova is coming as -7.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records and exactly 16 wins each and both have been pretty good lately. Villanova is 4-2 in its last 6 games and 4-1 against the spread, while Seton Hall has back-to-back wins following a four-game losing streak. Seton Hall is 3-1 against the spread in its last 4 road games, while Villanova is 2-3 ATS in its last 5 home games. Seton Hall has a better defense, ranking 7th in the entire nation in points allowed and I expect them to keep this one close. Take Seton Hall and get the +7.5 points on the road.