The 10th-ranked Seton Hall Pirates (14-4, 6-0 Big East) welcome the Providence Friars (11-8, 4-2 Big East) to Prudential Center. The Pirates will attempt to prolong their eight-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
Providence Friars at Seton Hall Pirates Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Pirates won a close one over the St. John’s Red Storm, 82-79, while the Friars fell to the 25th-ranked Creighton Bluejays, 78-74.
Seton Hall played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.361 (above their season average of 0.247) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.5 (above their season average of 28.2). St. John’s was 0.120 and 32.6, respectively, for those same stats. Providence, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 16.2). Romaro Gill had a good outing for Seton Hall with 14 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks. Providence received a boost from David Duke, who recorded 36 points.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent matchup, the Pirates won 65-63. Seton Hall had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.7 vs. 16.7). Providence, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (17.2 vs. 24.5). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Seton Hall figures to have a substantial advantage. The Pirates defense ranks 26th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.441), while the Providence offense is ranked 305th in effective field goal percentage (0.468).
Providence Friars vs. Seton Hall Pirates Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Seton Hall, ATS Winner – Seton Hall, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Seton Hall ranks 68th in rebounds per game (38.3) while Providence ranks 226th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
- The Pirates average 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 63rd in the country. The Friars rank 98th in assists allowed per game (12.0).
- The Friars average 9.2 steals per game, which ranks 19th in the nation. The Pirates rank 148th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- Seton Hall averages 6.2 blocks per game, which ranks eighth in the NCAA. Providence ranks 115th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Friars have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
- The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.6, up from 10.4 for the season.
