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The Seton Hall Pirates will face the Providence Friars in a Big East conference battle on Saturday afternoon. The Pirates are 7-4 for the season and will be looking to finish strong in the Big East Conference.
The Friars are 8-3 for the season and will be aiming for the top spot in the Big East. They defeated the Albany Great Danes in their last game and covered the spread as 23.5-point favorites.
The Pirates defeated the Drexler Dragons in their most recent game and covered the spread as 14-point favorites.
Providence vs Seton Hall Betting Odds
Providence vs Seton Hall Match Details
Fixture: Providence Friars at Seton Hall Pirates
Date and Time: Saturday, December 17 at 12:30 PM ET
Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
Providence vs Seton Hall Key Stats
The Friars finished their season's non-conference schedule with a winning streak of three games, and they enter their Big East debut with momentum. At home on Saturday, the Friars defeated Albany 93-55. With a season-high 18 points and seven rebounds, Ed Croswell was the star of the game.
With a +13 scoring differential so far this season, the Friars are averaging slightly over 80 points per game. The Friars are now shooting 48% from the field despite adding a number of new players. They have outperformed their opponents on the glass, grabbing over 40 rebounds per game while limiting them to just 30.
In their Big East debut this year, the Pirates are getting ready to host the Friars. Like the Friars, the Pirates finished their non-conference schedule with a three-game winning streak and are currently 7-4 overall. The Pirates' dominating defensive performance helped them overcome Drexel 66-49 in their most recent game.
The Pirates are averaging just under 69 points per game this year and have three players scoring in double figures. Just over 60 points are scored by the opposition per game, yet they only shoot 38% from the field. With regard to defensive field goal percentage, they are rated 24th in the nation.
Providence vs Seton Hall Betting Prediction
The Friars are better offensively and in earning rebounding points going into this game, but they have had a very light opening schedule. At home, the Pirates' defense ought to be able to control the action.
This season, the Pirates' defense is ranked 27th in terms of efficiency. They should be able to slow down a Friars team that is still coming into form with multiple new faces, but it's not enough that the away team can't cover the spread today.
Pick: Providence Friars +2.5 (-110)
