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Xavier vs. Seton Hall
The Xavier Musketeers will travel to the Prudential Center to take on the Seton Hall Pirates in a Big East Conference matchup (7:00 p.m. ET, FS1). The Musketeers will look to bounce back after their 64-63 loss to the Villanova Wildcats on Tuesday. Xavier will look to gain momentum as they have now lost three of their last five games. Meanwhile, the Pirates will also look to bounce back from their 64-55 loss on Saturday to the UConn Huskies. Seton Hall needs a win as they have loss three of their last five games.
Xavier Basketball
With an 20-8 record on the season and an 12-5 record in conference play, the Musketeers are 2 games back of first place in the Big East Conference Standings. The Musketeers this season have been shaky on the road as they are 5-4 as the away team. Look to see if Xavier can bounce back and pick up a huge win on the road against the Pirates.
Xavier has been so dominant this season because they have five players that are averaging double-digit points on the season. They have been led by senior guard Souley Boum, who leads the team in points. Boum is averaging 16.2 points a game this season. Senior forward Zach Freemantle has also been a huge piece for the Musketeers. The 6’9” Freemantle is averaging 15.2 points and 8.1 rebounds (leads team) a game this season.
In their loss against Villanova at home, Boum led the way finishing with 17 points. Senior forward Jack Nunge finished with a double-double scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Junior guard Colby Jones struggled shooting the ball but finished with 7 rebounds and assists. In the loss, Xavier shot an incredible 45.1% from the floor and 34.8% from the three-point line.
Seton Hall Basketball
With an 16-12 record on the season and an 9-8 record in conference play, the Pirates are 5 games back from first place in the Big East standings. The Pirates have been great at home this year as they are 10-4 in the Prudential Center. Look to see if they can fix their home struggles in this one against a struggling Georgetown team.
Seton Hall has gotten production from a lot of their players this year. Senior guard Al-Amir Dawes has been leading the Pirates this year as he leads the team in points. Dawes is averaging 12.7 points a game on the season.
In their loss against UConn at home, Dawes and senior forward Tyrese Samuel led the team coming for 32 of the Pirates 55 points. Each combined for 16 points. The Pirates struggled shooting the ball game. In the loss Seton Hall shot 39.6% from the floor and 18.2% the three-point line.
Offensively, the Pirates are averaging 68.3 points a game on the season. Defensively, Seton Hall has been incredible only allowing teams to score an average of 64.4 points a game on the season. Look to see if they can keep shutdown the Hoyas at home.
Xavier vs. Seton Hall odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: Xavier Musketeers -1.0
- Over/Under: 141.0
- Moneyline: (Check back in later)
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Xavier vs. Seton Hall all-time series
The Musketeers and the Pirates have played each other 24 times since both teams were classified as major schools. Seton Hall has the advantage this Big East rivalry as they have a 14-10 record against Xavier. The last time these two teams faced each other was on Dec. 20th when Xavier won 73-30. In the win, Zach Freemantle had a monster game finishing with 23 points and 9 rebounds. Colby Jones also had a great game finishing with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Xavier vs. Seton Hall Trends
– Xavier is 5-4 ATS on the road this year.
– Seton Hall is 7-6 ATS at home this year.
– The Musketeers are 10-7 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Pirates are 9-7-1 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Musketeers are 5-2 ATS following a loss this year.
– The Pirates are 6-4 ATS following a loss this year.
Xavier vs. Seton Hall Prediction
I love Xavier in this spot on the road here. I think the Musketeers have the size advantage against the Pirates. Xavier has the better starting five and more elite starting five. I think the Musketeers won easily in this game 71-59.
Xavier vs. Seton Hall Prediction: The Xavier Musketeers cover the spread (-1.0).
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