Seton Hall Pirates vs Baylor Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pirates and Bears. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN2, and it’s hosted by the Bears at Ferrell Center in Waco, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Bears as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 150 points.

SETON HALL PIRATES VS BAYLOR BEARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +11.5

This game will be played at Ferrell Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 5th.

WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Bears.
• Even though we have Baylor winning straight-up, we like Seton Hall at +11.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Do the Pirates Have a Shot at a Win at Waco?

Seton Hall is getting ready for their 8th game of the season, bringing along a 5-2 record. In their last five road games, including last year, Seton Hall went 1-4 on the road. Currently, Seton Hall’s ATS record sits below .500 at 3-4. Looking back at their previous five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.

So far, Seton Hall’s games have averaged 144.7 points per game with the average over/under line being 139.4 points. In the Pirates’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 148 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 3-2.

Seton Hall recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 88 points against Northeastern. This output exceeded their season average of 78 points per game. Offensively, the Pirates hold a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, placing them 79th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 260th in terms of percentage and 300th in three-pointers made.

This season, the Seton Hall defense has been impressive, holding the 71st position in the country while permitting an average of 66.7 points per contest. So far, the Seton Hall defense is giving up an average of 7.3 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.4 times per game (379th).

Will Baylor Make it Happen at Home?

Seton Hall is undefeated with a record of 8-0 as they prepare to take on Baylor. Baylor has a record of 8-2 in their last ten home games, which includes last year. Baylor’s ATS performance shows a 5-2 record going into today’s game. In their last five games, they have a solid ATS record of 4-1.

In eight games, Baylor comes in with an over/under mark of 5-2-0, with their games averaging 160.6 points per game. The Bears’ last five games have finished with a combined 162 points per game and an over/under record of 4-1.

The Baylor offense is coming off a game in which they scored 91 points vs. Northwestern State. Overall their field goal percentage was 53.3% while connecting on 10 threes. In terms of three-point shooting, the Bears offense has been good from outside, hitting 42% of their three-pointers on an average of 21 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 52%.

At present, the Bears’ defense is nationally ranked 96th, allowing 68.5 points per game. Baylor’s three-point defense is currently 32nd in the country at 5.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 34.9% of their shots vs. Baylor.