Seton Hall at Villanova 2/8/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 02/07/2020 at 7:29 PM ET
Two top 12 ranked teams in the nation face off on Saturday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania when the No. 12 ranked Seton Hall Pirates visit the No. 10 ranked Villanova Wildcats for a Big East battle. Seton Hall improved to 17-5 overall and a Big East leading 9-1 following its 78-71 victory on Wednesday over the Georgetown Hoyas. Myles Powell led the Pirates with 34 points.
Myles Powell is the leading scorer for Seton Hall with an average of 22.0 points per game, while Quincy McKnight is the second-leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 11.3 points and 5.5 assists per game. Jared Rhoden is the leading rebounder for the Pirates with an average of 6.5 per game.
Villanova fell to 17-5 overall and 7-3 in the Big East following its 79-76 loss on Wednesday to the Butler Bulldogs. The loss pushed Villanova two games behind first-place Seton Hall. Saddiq Bey led Villanova in the loss with 29 points, while Sean McDermott chipped in with 21 points.
Collin Gillespie is the leading scorer and leader in assists for going over with averages of 15.9 points and 4.6 assists per game and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is the leading rebounder with an average of 9.4 per game. Villanova has five players averaging double-figures in scoring.
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This is the first meeting of the season between the two. Villanova is coming off a tough loss to Butler. The Wildcats are 7-2 straight up but just 4-4-1 ATS over their last nine. The Wildcats have also had problems covering the number on the home court having failed to do so in 5 of the last 7. Seton Hall has covered the number in 3 of its last 4 on the road. Final Score Prediction, Seton Hall Pirates win in upset and easily cover ATS 73-67.
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