UConn vs Seton Hall Prediction 1/13/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Seton Hall Pirates and the Connecticut Huskies will meet on Tuesday night in a Big East Conference matchup at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Seton Hall Pirates Betting Preview

The Seton Hall Pirates enter Tuesday’s contest with a 14–2 overall record, including a 4–1 mark in Big East play and an 8-1 record at home. The Pirates have compiled wins over Rutgers, Providence, Fairfield, Wagner and the Washington State Cougars, while dropping games to the USC Trojans and the Villanova Wildcats. Last month, in the Seton Hall Pirates 72-67 victory over the Providence Friars, Seton Hall guard Tajuan Simpkins amassed 22 points (6 of 9 shooting from the field), 1 rebound and 1 steal.

The Seton Hall Pirates average 73.8 points on 44.1 percent shooting from the field and 33 percent shooting from behind the arc per game. On the defensive side of the basketball the Pirates are allowing opponents just 62.7 points per game which ranks 6th in the country.  

Senior guard AJ Staton-McCray leads the Seton Hall Pirates averaging 13.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 steals per game. Junior guard Tajuan Simpkins contributes 11.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1 steal per contest. Senior forward Stephon Payne adds front court stability averaging 7.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game.

Connecticut Huskies Betting Preview

The Connecticut Huskies enter Tuesday night’s contest with a 16–1 win‑loss record, including a 4–0 mark on the road and a 6-0 record in conference play. The Huskies have compiled wins over New Haven, UMass‑Lowell, Columbia, BYU, Bryant, Illinois, Kansas, East Texas A&M, and Florida, while dropping a close game to Arizona. In the Connecticut Huskies 61-56 win over the Kansas Jayhawks earlier this month, Connecticut guard Braylon Mullins accumulated 17 points on 6 of 12 shooting from the field and 3 of 9 from three-point range.

The Connecticut Huskies average 79.9 points on 49.4 percent shooting from the field (25th in country) and 36.5 percent shooting from the three-point line per game. The Huskies are allowing opponents 63.3 points (8th in nation) per game.

Junior guard Solo Ball leads the Connecticut Huskies backcourt averaging 15 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.8 steals per game. Junior guard Silas Demary Jr. adds 10 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. Senior center Tarris Reed Jr. provides a strong interior presence averaging 14.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.6 blocks per game.

Why the Seton Hall Pirates will win

•            Quality defensive play. The Seton Hall Pirates are allowing opponents just 62.7 points per game which ranks 6th in the country.  

•            Backcourt play. AJ Staton-McCray and Tajuan Simpkins combine for over 24 points per game. Senior forward Stephon Payne adds front court stability averaging 7.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game.

•            Home court edge. The Seton Hall Pirates are 8-1 at home this season.

Why the Connecticut Huskies will win

•            Ability to win on the road. The Huskies are 4-0 on the road in 2025.

•            Balanced roster. Ball, Demary Jr. and Reed Jr. provide scoring, playmaking and a strong interior presence.

•            Elite defense. The Huskies are allowing opponents 63.3 points per game which ranks 8th in the nation.

Seton Hall Pirates vs. Connecticut Huskies Prediction

This matchup features Connecticut’s elite defense structure and balanced scoring attack against a Seton Hall team that has been outstanding at home and thrives on pressure, rebounding and physicality. Seton Hall has the tools to disrupt tempo and make this competitive, but the Huskies efficiency, overall team depth and perimeter shooting give them the cleaner path to victory. With that said, I am backing the Huskies to win this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: UConn TBA