The Villanova Wildcats sit atop the Big East and have proven to be one of the best teams in the nation this season. If history is any indication, Villanova should keep their winning streak alive when they host the Seton Hall Pirates Sunday – a program they have gone 6-1 SU against in their last seven contests. However, ‘Nova is just 3-4 ATS in those outings due to the rather large spreads.
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the last 10 games between Villanova and Seton Hall.
- Villanova is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games at home.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seton Hall’s last 6 games.
Villanova has the third-highest scoring offense and the fourth-highest average scoring margin in the country. Villanova’s offense features four of the top 25 scorers in the Big East and six qualifying players shooting at least 49% from the floor. The team has been without guard Phil Booth who has been sidelined due to a broken bone in his hand but sophomore Donte DiVincenzo has stepped up and filled Booth’s spot in the lineup without any hitch.
Seton Hall has been running hot and cold throughout conference play but will take a two-game winning streak into this outing. Though the Pirates perimeter shooting leaves something to be desired, rebounding-machine Angel Delgado keeps the team confidentially shooting knowing he is patrolling the paint. Consistent producing offensively is the next step Seton hall needs to make in order to put a scare into the elite teams in the Big East.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Villanova sat as -13-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Seton Hall Pirates vs Villanova Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 21-1 and 14-7-1 ATS Villanova Wildcats will face the 17-5 Seton Hall Pirates, who own a 11-11 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Villanova Wildcats are 14-8 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Seton Hall Pirates are 11-10.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Villanova Wildcats rated this week at No. 7 and the Seton Hall Pirates sitting at No. 99.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Villanova's No. 3-ranked offense, averaging 88.27 PPG, against a Pirates defense that ranks No. 99 at 69.95 PPG. The Wildcats field goal percentage has averaged 51.04% so far, more than the Pirates marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.27% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Seton Hall earned a 73-57 victory over Providence on Wednesday, getting 23 points from Khadeen Carrington at Prudential Center.
The battle between the Wildcats and Bluejays didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Creighton was handed a 98-78 defeat on Thursday at Wells Fargo Center-PA.
- Seton Hall is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seton Hall's last 6 games
- Seton Hall is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Villanova
- Seton Hall is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Villanova
- Villanova is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of Villanova's last 14 games
- Villanova is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Seton Hall home to Marquette, Wednesday, February 7th
Villanova at St. John's, Wednesday, February 7th
