Seton Hall vs Villanova Prediction 2/4/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Seton Hall vs Villanova prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 4th at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Seton Hall Pirates Betting Preview

The Seton Hall Pirates are 16-6 (6-5) this season after they defeated Marquette by a score of 69-64 in their last game. Seton Hall trailed 41-33 at halftime, but they held Marquette to just 23 points in the second half to get the win. The Pirates shot 51% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Adam Clark led Seton Hall with 19 points and six assists, while AJ Staton-McCray added 11 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Seton Hall defeated Xavier by a score of 86-68, but lost to DePaul by a score of 67-60 before that. The Pirates have scored 72.1 points per game with 37.2 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.2 points against per game this season. AJ Staton-McCray is averaging 11.6 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, while Adam Clark is averaging 11.3 points and 4.6 assists per game for the Pirates. Seton Hall is shooting 43.2% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 31.4% on three pointers this season. 

Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview

The Villanova Wildcats are 16-5 (7-3) this year after they defeated Providence by a score of 87-73 in their last game. Villanova led 45-28 at halftime, but they did allow 45 points in the second half in the win. The Wildcats shot 51% from the field, 45% on three pointers, and 64% on free throws in the game. Devin Askew led Villanova with 20 points and three assists, while Tyler Perkins added 19 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Villanova lost to UConn by a score of 75-67, but did beat Georgetown by a score of 66-51 before that. The Wildcats have scored 77.9 points per game with 35.2 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.1 points against per game this season. Bryce Lindsay is averaging 14.0 points and 2.4 rebounds per game, while Tyler Perkins is averaging 12.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Wildcats. Villanova is shooting 46.2% from the field, 70.7% on free throws, and 36.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Villanova Wildcats will win

• Villanova has won 12 of its last 13 night games against Seton Hall.
• Seton Hall has lost 25 of its last 33 games against the Big East Conference.
• Seton Hall has lost the first half in five of its last six games against Conference opponents.

Why the Seton Hall Pirates will win

• Seton Hall has won each of its last six night games following a home win.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Villanova’s last nine games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 137+ points.
• Three of Seton Hall’s last four games have produced a total of 133 or fewer points.

Seton Hall vs Villanova Prediction 

Seton Hall comes into this matchup on a two game winning streak, but they did lose their last two road games and scored 60 points in both losses. The Pirates are shooting 43% from the field and they have allowed fewer than 70 points in four straight games. Villanova has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, but they have been the better team. The Wildcats are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored 79+ in three of their last five. Take Villanova to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Villanova -7.5