Villanova vs Seton Hall Prediction 12-17-24 College Basketball Picks
Seton Hall (5-6) vs. Villanova (7-4)
December 17, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Villanova -8.5; Over/Under: +127
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The Seton Hall Pirates and Villanova Wildcats meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Finneran Pavilion. Here’s a Villanova vs Seton Hall Prediction. This article will include a Villanova vs Seton Hall Pick.
Seton Hall Pirates Betting Preview
The Seton Hall Pirates lost to Oklahoma State and Rutgers, and they play Georgetown, Xavier and DePaul next. The Seton Hall Pirates are averaging 60.4 points on 40.9 percent shooting and allowing 60 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Isaiah Coleman is averaging 12 points and 1.5 assists, while Chaunce Jenkins is averaging 11.5 points and 4.3 rebounds. Dylan Addae-Wusu is dishing 2.9 assists and Yacine Toumi is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Seton Hall Pirates are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 59.4 percent from the free throw line. The Seton Hall Pirates are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.
Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview
The Villanova Wildcats beat Fairleigh Dickinson and Temple, and they play Creighton, Butler and DePaul next. The Villanova Wildcats are averaging 79.1 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 66.4 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Eric Dixon is averaging 25.8 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Wooga Poplar is averaging 13.5 points and 6.3 rebounds. Jhamir Brickus is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Longino is dishing 1.9 assists. The Villanova Wildcats are shooting 40.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free throw line. The Villanova Wildcats are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Villanova Wildcats will win
- Villanova has won 69 of its last 73 night games at Finneran Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Seton Hall has lost three of its last four games.
- Villanova has won the first half in each of its last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of Villanova’s last 13 games have produced a total of 128+ points.
- Nine of Seton Hall’s last 10 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 130+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Villanova ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.2).
- Villanova ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (125.4).
- Seton Hall ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (59.4%).
- Seton Hall ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for pace this season (62.4).
Villanova vs Seton Hall Prediction
The Seton Hall Pirates haven’t looked great against better competition, and they’re not shooting the ball well. The Villanova Wildcats aren’t as talented as teams in the past, but they’re playing solid ball as of late, and they’ve covered 5 of their last 6 games. Villanova has been led by its defense during this winning stretch, and that’s not ideal for a Seton Hall squad that has issues scoring. Give me Villanova in a double-digit victory on Tuesday.
