Seton Hall vs Villanova Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 17

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  • Villanova is a -8.5 point favorite vs Seton Hall
  • Total (Over/Under): 126.5 points
  • Seton Hall / Villanova TV channel: PEAC

The Seton Hall Pirates visit Finneran Pavilion to take on the Villanova Wildcats on Dec. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Villanova, PA.

Villanova is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-120).

The Seton Hall vs. Villanova Over/Under is 126.5 total points.

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Seton Hall vs. Villanova Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Seton Hall+8.5 +100O 126.5 -110+340
Villanova -8.5 -120U 126.5 -110-450

Seton Hall vs Villanova Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Villanova will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Seton Hall vs Villanova Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Villanova will cover the spread with 54.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Seton Hall has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 38 games (+10.00 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Seton Hall has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 14 away games (+4.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Seton Hall has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.37 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Seton Hall has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Seton Hall has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 38 games (+1.35 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+4.97 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 34 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)

Seton Hall Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Seton Hall has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI).

  • 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.3 Units / -16.33% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -30% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 21.31% ROI

Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Villanova has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.95 Units / -3.02% ROI
  • 8-2 when betting the Over for +5.7 Units / 46.34% ROI
  • 2-8 when betting the Under for -6.7 Units / -56.3% ROI

Seton Hall Offensive Stats & Trends:

Seton Hall shot 79% from the free throw line (299/377) in the second half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 75%

Seton Hall shot 79% from the free throw line (477/602) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Seton Hall shot 79% from the free throw line (477/602) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Seton Hall shot 79% from the free throw line (299/377) in the second half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 75%

Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova had 15.2 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Villanova averaged 8.5 offensive rebounds per game (282 rebounds/33 games) last season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.8

Villanova averaged 9.6 turnovers per game (317 turnovers/33 games) last season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Villanova shot 81% from the free throw line (408/501) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Seton Hall Defensive Stats & Trends:

Seton Hall allowed opponents to shoot 42% (851/2,014) last season — 5th highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 43%

Seton Hall allowed opponents to shoot 43% (435/1,003) in the second half last season — 4th best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 44%

Seton Hall forced 11.9 turnovers per game (404 turnovers/34 games) last season — 2nd best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.3

Seton Hall allowed 31.7 points per game (1,077 points/34 games) in the first half last season — tied for 3rd best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 33.3

Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova allowed 63.2 points per game (2,086 points/33 games) last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Villanova allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,622 points/1,441 shots) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28

Villanova allowed 29.6 points per game (977 points/33 games) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 33.3

Villanova allowed opponents to shoot 40% (579/1,441) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 45%


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