Seton Hall vs Xavier Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 31

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  • Xavier is a -9.5 point favorite vs Seton Hall
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • Seton Hall / Xavier TV channel: PEAC

The Seton Hall Pirates visit Cintas Center to take on the Xavier Musketeers on Dec. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Cincinnati, OH.

Xavier is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Seton Hall vs. Xavier Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Seton Hall+9.5 -110O 132.5 -110+375
Xavier -9.5 -110U 132.5 -110-500

Seton Hall vs Xavier Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Xavier 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 Xavier Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Xavier will cover the spread with 52.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Seton Hall has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Seton Hall has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 13 away games (+3.75 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Seton Hall has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Seton Hall has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.37 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Seton Hall has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 37 games (+0.30 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+8.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+6.80 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.84 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.70 Units / 10% ROI)

Seton Hall Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Seton Hall has a 5-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI).

  • 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.3 Units / -18.5% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -26.06% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 17.36% ROI

Xavier Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Xavier has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.5 Units / 17.67% ROI).

  • 9-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.9 Units / 1.11% ROI
  • 3-10 when betting the Over for -8.05 Units / -56.1% ROI
  • 10-3 when betting the Under for +6.7 Units / 47.02% ROI

Seton Hall Offensive Stats & Trends:

Seton Hall has averaged 60.8 points per game (791 points/13 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 79.8

Seton Hall has an eFG% of 45% this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 54%

Seton Hall has averaged 31.5 points per game (409 points/13 games) in the second half this season — lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 40.3

Seton Hall has a TS% of 41% this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 50%

Xavier Offensive Stats & Trends:

Xavier has averaged 1.59 points per shot (579 points/364 shots) in the second half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 1.40

Xavier is shooting 45% from three (59/132) in the second half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%

Xavier is shooting 39% from three (182/467) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%

Xavier averaged 12.3 offensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Seton Hall Defensive Stats & Trends:

Seton Hall has allowed 61.5 points per game (800 points/13 games) this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 67.3

Seton Hall has allowed an average of 1.54 points per shot (367 points/238 shots) this season — tied for 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.34

Seton Hall has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (293 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 46th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Seton Hall has allowed opponents to shoot 54% (129/238) this season — 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 47%

Xavier Defensive Stats & Trends:

Xavier has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,234 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Xavier averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (881 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Xavier has 331 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd most among Big East Teams

Xavier has 102 steals this season — 4th most among Big East Teams


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