Seton Hall Pirates vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pirates and Scarlet Knights. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on FOX, and it’s hosted by the Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 133.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -11.5 vs. Seton Hall.

SETON HALL PIRATES VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +11.5

This game will be played at Jersey Mike’s Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.

WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.
• Even though we have Rutgers winning straight-up, we like Seton Hall at +11.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will Seton Hall Shock Everyone at Jersey Mike’s Arena?

Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games

Seton Hall fell to 5-5 on the season after an 85-76 loss to Oklahoma State on Sunday. The Pirates were +1.5 point underdogs at home and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 161 exceeded the O/U line of 132.

Seton Hall struggled early, trailing 45-26 at halftime, but showed resilience by scoring 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40.

Seton Hall’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 36.8% from beyond the arc, making 7 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 65.2%, converting 15 of 23 attempts.

Isaiah Coleman led the Pirates with 18 points and 3 assists, while Scotty Middleton added 16 points, going 4-for-4 from three-point range. Robert Jennings and Jamyron Keller each contributed 14 points, and Brandon Newman and Abou Ousmane chipped in 13 points apiece.

Seton Hall’s defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Pirates allowed 20 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 57% success rate for their opponent.

From beyond the arc, Seton Hall’s defense conceded 7 threes on 19 attempts, with their opponent shooting 36%. They also sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they hit 15 free throws, or 65%. Seton Hall gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Can Rutgers Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games

Rutgers improved to 6-4 on the season with an 80-76 win over Penn State on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Scarlet Knights were -3 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points were 156, just under the O/U line of 157.5.

Rutgers took control early, leading 48-33 at halftime. However, they allowed Penn State to score 43 points in the second half while managing only 32 points themselves. Despite the narrow finish, they held on for the win.

Rutgers put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55%. They hit 8 of 22 from beyond the arc, good for 36.4%, and connected on 55.3% of their two-point attempts. Their free-throw shooting was less impressive, hitting just 56% from the line.

Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 57.1% overall and 50% from three-point range. Zach Hicks added 20 points, hitting 6 of 10 from deep, while Ace Bailey contributed 15 points and 15 rebounds despite going 0 for 4 from three.

Defensively, Rutgers struggled, giving up 76 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. The Scarlet Knights had a tough time inside, where they allowed 55% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Rutgers’ defense gave up 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 25 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Rutgers allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.