The No. 19 Seton Hall Pirates (7-1) clash against the VCU Rams (5-4) at Prudential Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
VCU Rams vs. Seton Hall Pirates Betting Prediction
The last time the Rams played, they were beaten by the Texas Longhorns, 71-67. Texas’ 0.578 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over VCU, who had a rate of 0.458. The Longhorns’ mark was above their season average of 0.515, while the Rams’ was below their season average of 0.548. Justin Tillman was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
The Pirates barely escaped the No. 17 Louisville Cardinals in their last outing, 79-77. Seton Hall’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Louisville. The Pirates had a rate of 13.6 (better than their season average of 15.9), while the Cardinals posted a mark of 19.7 (above their season average of 14.8). Desi Rodriguez was the game’s high scorer with 29 points on 12-for-18 shooting.
It could be an error-filled game for the Seton Hall offense. Since last season, Seton Hall ranks 209th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.5 percent), while the disruptive defense of VCU has forced the 78th-most turnovers in the NCAA (20.8 percent).
VCU Rams at Seton Hall Pirates Betting Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
VCU averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. Seton Hall ranks 194th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
The Pirates rank 30th in rebounds per game (39.3) while the Rams rank 126th (36.7).
VCU averages 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 97th in the NCAA. Seton Hall ranks 134th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
The Rams are 22nd in the nation with 18.1 three pointers allowed per game while the Pirates are 59th with 19.4 three pointers allowed per game.
VCU ranks 38th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Seton Hall ranks 63rd (11.7).
