In conference play, you can’t underestimate the home team as not a single team in the Big East that has lost more than two games on its home court this season.
The Villanova Wildcats will travel to Seton Hall for an exciting Big East matchup against the Pirates. But let me remind you that the Seton Hall Pirates are currently 7-0 straight up at home on the season and are 9-2 overall.
Meanwhile, Villanova has dropped two of their last three but ultimately defeated Xavier 71-58 at home in a ranked win on December 21.
Here are our picks and predictions for the Big East matchup between the Villanova Wildcats and the Seton Hall Pirates.
Villanova vs Seton Hall odds
Odds via the Covers Line, an average comprised of odds from multiple sportsbooks.
The Villanova Wildcats opened as a -1 point favorite, on the road. The line hasn’t changed since opening. The total also hasn’t seen any line movement after opening at 134.5.
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Villanova vs Seton Hall predictions
Predictions made on 01/01/2022 at 9:30 a.m. ET.
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Villanova vs Seton Hall game info
• Location: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
• Date: Saturday, January 1, 2022
• Tip-off: 2:00 p.m. ET
• TV: CBS
Villanova at Seton Hall betting preview
Injuries
Villanova: Caleb Daniels G (Out), Bryan Antoine G (Out).
Seton Hall: Jahari Long G (Questionable), Ike Obiagu C (Questionable), Brandon Weston G (Out).
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Betting trend to know
The Pirates are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record. Find more NCAA betting trends for Villanova vs. Seton Hall.
Villanova vs Seton Hall picks and predictions
Our predictions are compiled from the analysis of the spread and total and are indications of where we are leaning for this game.
Our best bet is the play that we like the most for this game, which we would actually put some of our bankroll behind.
Spread analysis
Villanova hasn’t shot the ball that well this season with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. The Wildcats rarely get to the line but have turned the ball over just 13.8% of the time on the season, which has kept them in games and allowed them to get extra attempts.
However, Villanova isn’t all that stellar on the glass and could struggle against a long and athletic Seton Hall team.
The Wildcats are holding opponents to 32.3% from long range and 49.1% from inside the arc. Both are above-average rates but they're not numbers that jump off the page.
Seton Hall's struggles from long range this season could play into Villanova's hands. The Pirates are shooting 29.2% from deep and also shooting an effective field goal percentage of 48.8%.
Both teams limit turnovers, which could offset their shortcomings when it comes to shooting effectively.
Seton Hall is holding opponents to 25.7% from long range and if they’re able to even hold Villanova to 30% from three, Seton Hall will be in great shape, knowing that the Pirates should win the rebounding battle in this game.
Prediction: Seton Hall +1 (-110)
Over/Under analysis
The total will really be dictated based on how effectively Villanova's offense plays against Seton Hall’s defense.
Seton Hall is holding teams to an effective field goal percentage of 43.2% while limiting three-point shots to 25.7% from its opponents.
If Villanova struggles from the field - as most teams have against Seton Hall - this game will easily go Under the total. Knowing that both teams have limited foul shots and have played good enough defense, I like the Under to hit here, especially if I’m going to be backing Seton Hall.
Prediction: Under 134.5 (-120)
Best bet
I’ll stick with Seton Hall as slight underdogs. It’s always good practice to take the home team in these scenarios. It’s a game that could play out either way, but you’ve got a little bit more security with Seton Hall.
The Pirates certainly feature the better defense and should be able to find its offense at home in front of a loud crowd in the Prudential Center.
Pick: Seton Hall +1 (-110)
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