Connecticut Huskies vs Seton Hall Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/23

Betting on today’s Huskies and Pirates game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The Huskies are favored in this Big East conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 141 points.

CONNECTICUT HUSKIES VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +9

This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 20th.

WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Pirates.
• Not only will Seton Hall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.

Can the Huskies Offense Score Enough in Newark?

Connecticut comes into the game with a 10-1 overall record after playing 11 games. When playing away from home, the Huskies have a 2-1 record, while they are undefeated at home at 6-0. Looking at Connecticut’s ATS performance, they currently hold a 5-4 record. Over their last five games, the team is 3-2 vs. the spread.

After 11 games, Connecticut has an over/under record of 4-5-0, with their games averaging a combined 146.4 points per game so far. The Huskies have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 155 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the Connecticut offense ended with 76 points against Gonzaga. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 55.8% and made 7 threes. In terms of offense, the Huskies have a season-long field goal percentage of 51%, putting them 25th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 200th in percentage and 123rd in three-pointers made.

In the current season, the Connecticut defense has excelled, sitting 33rd in the nation by allowing 63.2 points per game. So far, the Connecticut defense is giving up an average of 5.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9 times per game (333rd).

Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?

The Connecticut Huskies have a 7-4 record heading into their game against Seton Hall. Seton Hall’s games this season have all been played on the road. Entering today’s game, Seton Hall has a 4-5 record against the spread (ATS). When playing away, the Pirates are 1-3 vs. the spread, while they are 3-2 ATS at home.

So far, Seton Hall’s games have averaged 147.9 points per game with the average over/under line being 140.5 points. Over the course of the last five games, the Pirates’ games have averaged 148 points per game, along with an over/under record of 2-3.

Seton Hall’s offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Missouri, finishing the game with a total of 93 points. Their season average is now 75.6 points per game. The team’s scoring leader is Kadary Richmond, who holds an average of 14.7 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Al-Amir Dawes is averaging 13 points per game this season.

The Pirates’ defense is presently ranked 78th nationally, allowing an average of 66.4 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Seton Hall’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.3% this season.