Seton Hall (6-18) vs UConn (17-7)
February 15, 2025 at 02:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Seton Hall +14.5 — Over/Under: 133.5
In this article, we will formulate a UConn vs Seton Hall prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 15th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies are 17-7 (9-4) this year after they defeated Creighton by a score of 70-66 in their last game. UConn trailed 37-29 at halftime, but they outscored Creighton by a total of 41-29 in the second half for the win. The Huskies shot 39.4% from the field, 23.1% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Liam McNeeley led UConn with 38 points and 10 rebounds, while Solo Ball added 11 points and five rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Huskies lost to St. John’s by a score of 68-62 but did beat Marquette by a score of 77-69 before that. UConn has won three of their last four games and they are currently fourth in the Big East standings with a 9-4 record. UConn has scored 78.7 points per game and they have allowed 68.5 points per game, while also averaging 35.0 rebounds and 18.3 assists per game this season. Liam McNeeley is averaging 15.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Solo Ball is averaging 14.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. UConn is shooting 48.5% from the field, 77.6% on free throws, and 36% on three-pointers this season.
Seton Hall Pirates Betting Preview
The Seton Hall Pirates are 6-18 (1-12) this season after they lost to Georgetown by a score of 60-46 in their last game. Seton Hall trailed 34-26 at halftime and only managed 20 points in the second half in the loss. The Pirates shot 39.5% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 69.2% on free throws in the game. Isaiah Coleman led Seton Hall with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Godswill Erheriene added eight points and seven rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Pirates lost to Butler by a score of 84-54 and DePaul by a score of 74-57. Seton Hall has lost nine games in a row and they are currently last in the Big East standings with a 1-12 record. Seton Hall has scored 62.4 points per game and they have allowed 69.5 points per game, while also averaging 32.5 rebounds and 11.0 assists per game this season. Isaiah Coleman is averaging 14.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Prince Aligbe is averaging 7.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game this year. Seton Hall is shooting 40.1% from the field, 67% on free throws, and 32% on three-pointers this season.
Why UConn will beat Seton Hall
- Seton Hall has lost each of its last nine day games.
- Connecticut has won 14 of its last 15 day games against the Big East Conference.
- Connecticut has won the first half in each of its last four road day games against the Big East Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of Connecticut’s last 13 road games against the Big East Conference have produced a total of 134+ points.
- Seven of Seton Hall’s last eight day games against the Big East Conference at Prudential Center have produced a total of 133+ points.
UConn vs Seton Hall Prediction
Seton Hall comes into this matchup on a lengthy losing streak and they only have one conference win, but they will be at home for this game. The Pirates are shooting 40.1% from the field this year and they have scored 57 points or fewer in four of their last five games. UConn has won three of their last four games, including two great road wins against Creighton and Marquette. The Huskies are shooting 48.5% from the field this year and they are starting to play some of their best basketball of the season. UConn is the way better team in this matchup and I think they are going to win this game easily. Take the Huskies here.