Seton Hall vs Villanova Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/17/24

In this article, we will formulate a Seton Hall vs Villanova Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday,  December 17th, at The Pavilion.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Pirates’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Wildcats’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Seton Hall 

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Villanova

-Recent betting trends in games played between Seton Hall and Villanova

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Pirates and Wildcats.

Seton Hall Coming off Heartbreak

Seton Hall in the last game faced off against Rutgers, and they ended up losing in overtime. Seton Hall gave up 39 points in the second half and that led Rutgers back into the game. Two games ago against Oklahoma State, the offense scored 76 points, but the defense gave up 85 points. Seton Hall overall this season has liked to play at a slower pace. They are currently averaging 60.4 points while their defense is giving up 60 points per game. The offense is ranked 359th in the league while the defense is ranked 12th. In this game, Seton Hall needs the defense to step up. Isaiah Coleman is averaging 12 points while shooting 43.7 percent from the field. Seton Hall will meet Georgetown, Xavier, and DePaul after this game.

Villanova Has Been Inconsistent

Villanova has been inconsistent heading into this game but they have won four games in a row. Two games ago against Temple, they were able to secure a 94-65 victory and in the last game against Fairleigh Dickinson, they secured the 86-72 victory. Villanova shot only 29.2 percent from the field, but they shot over 50 percent from the field, and they are going to need to improve their three-point shooting. Eric Dixon had a strong game putting up 27 points. The Wildcats are averaging 79.1 points while their defense is giving up 66.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 109th while the defense is ranked 71st. 

Seton Hall vs Villanova Prediction

Villanova has to have some confidence right now, while Seton Hall is trying to get back confidence after their last loss. Seton Hall’s defense is going to struggle here. Villanova is averaging 79.1 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Seton Hall won’t have the offense to keep up, and it will be Villanova that will come out on top. Back Villanova against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Villanova ATS