VCU Rams vs Seton Hall Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

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VCU Rams vs Seton Hall Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

Planning on watching today’s Rams and Pirates game? Catch the action at TD Arena in Charleston, SC, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN2. VCU is favored by -7.5 in this non-conference contest against Seton Hall. The game’s over/under currently sits at 124.5 points.

VCU RAMS VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +7.5

This game will be played at TD Arena at 5:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.

WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Pirates.
  • Not only will Seton Hall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 124.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Can VCU Stun the Crowd at TD Arena?

VCU Rams Recent Game/Games

VCU improved to 3-0 with an 83-57 win over Loyola Maryland on Saturday, November 16th. Playing at home, the Rams were -24.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 140, just over the O/U line of 139.

After leading 36-30 at halftime, VCU clamped down defensively, allowing just 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 47 themselves.

VCU put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They were efficient inside, hitting 62.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 30.8% from beyond the arc, making 8 threes.

Jack Clark led the way with 25 points on 9-of-11 shooting, including 3-of-4 from deep. Joe Bamisile added 22 points, and Max Shulga contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, also dishing out 7 assists.

Despite giving up 57 points, VCU’s defense allowed their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, including 62% on two-point attempts, where they went 22/35.

From beyond the arc, VCU’s opponent shot 8/26 for 30%. They also went to the free-throw line 22 times, making 15 for a 68% success rate. VCU gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Will Seton Hall Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Seton Hall took care of business on Saturday, November 16th, with a 54-28 win over Wagner at home. The Pirates, who entered the game as -15.5 favorites, not only secured the win but also covered the spread.

Defensively, Seton Hall was dominant, holding Wagner to just 14 points in each half. The Pirates scored 28 points in the 2nd half, matching Wagner’s total for the entire game. The combined 82 points were well under the O/U line of 123.

Seton Hall managed just 54 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 54.5%, thanks in part to their 44.4% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 18 attempts.

Chaunce Jenkins contributed 16 points, connecting on 3 of 5 threes, while Yacine Toumi added 12 points, going 5 for 6 overall and 2 for 2 from deep. Toumi also grabbed 7 rebounds in the game.

Seton Hall’s defense gave up 28 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 45% from the field, with 20 made baskets on 44 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 12 two-point field goals on 26 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Seton Hall’s opponents hit 8 of their 18 attempts, shooting 44%. They also went to the free-throw line 10 times, converting 6 of those for a 60% free-throw shooting percentage. Seton Hall allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.