Villanova vs Seton Hall Prediction 3/12/25 College Basketball Picks Today

The Villanova Wildcats and Seton Hall Pirates meet on Wednesday in college basketball action at Madison Square Garden. 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 (7-24, 13-18 ATS) have been in a catastrophic form this season, especially since the conference play started. The Pirates went through a five-game, a nine-game, and are currently on a six-game losing streak. Following a surprising win over defending champions UConn, Seton Hall lost to Marquette, Xavier, Villanova, St. John’s, Creighton, and UConn. The Pirates eded the regular season at the bottom of the Big East Standings.

Seton Hall averages 61.8 PPG (430th) and allows 70.3 PPG (128th). The Pirates are 401st in rebounds (31.3) and 403rd in assists (11.1). Isaiah Coleman leads the team with 15.3 PPG, a team-high 5.3 RPG, and 1.5 SPG. Chaunce Jenkins follows him with 11.4 PPG and 3.9 RPG, while Dylan Addae-Wusu chips in 10.0 PPG, 3.4 RPG, a team-high 3.1 APG, and a team-high 2.0 SPG.

Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview

The Villanova Wildcats (18-13, 16-15 ATS) have been playing way better than Seton Hall in recent weeks. The Wildcats had a pair of three-game winning streaks over the past month. They were close to recording fourth consecutive win, but fell short by two points to Georgetown. Before that, Villanova beat Marquette, Seton Hall, and Butler. The Wildcats enter the conference tourney as the No. 6 seed.

Villanova is averaging 74.1 PPG (180th) and is allowing 67.7 PPG (58th). The Wildcats are getting 34.1 RPG (281st) and dish out 12.9 APG (279th). Eric Dixon is the team’s top performer with 23.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG, and 2.1 APG. Wooga Poplar has 14.2 PPG, a team-high 6.9 RPG, and a team-high 1.4 SPG, while Jordan Longino contributes 11.8 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 2.3 APG, and 1.1 SPG.

Why Villanova will beat Seton Hall

• Seton Hall has lost each of its last eight night games.
• Villanova has won each of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Villanova has won the first half in each of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Total Points Facts

• Sixteen of Seton Hall’s last 18 games have produced a total of 130+ points.
• Each of Villanova’s last four games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 130+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Villanova ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (81.1%).
• Villanova ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (63.1).
• Seton Hall ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (44.6%).
• Seton Hall ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (22.1).

Villanova vs Seton Hall Prediction

Villanova has been dominant in recent H2H duels as it won nine of the previous ten. The Wildcats won both duels this season; 79-67 at home and 59-54 at Seton Hall. With the way Seton Hall is playing of late and the fact it will probably be without the second-best scorer Jenkins, I can only back Villanova to get a win and cover. The Wildcats are a better team in every segment and this one should be comfortable for them. Seton Hall has only covered the Spread in 17 of its last 38 games.