Seton Hall vs No. 6 UConn Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 28)
- The Pirates have a decent road record with a 5-4 display.
- The Huskies are trying to secure the regular-season title.
- This marks the 76th all-time matchup between the two Big East squads.
The Big East will enjoy an intriguing conference showdown when the No. 6 UConn Huskies host the Seton Hall Pirates on Saturday afternoon. The ranked squad comes out as the dominant favorite, paving the way for multiple factors to have an impact on the game.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 12 pm ET
- Where: Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, Connecticut
- How to Watch: FS1
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall | -110 | +12.5 | O130.5 |
| UConn | -110 | -12.5 | U130.5 |
Game Preview
The Pirates (19-9, 9-8 Big East) have been decent throughout the course of conference play, sitting at fourth place in the standings. After an underwhelming home loss to DePaul, they bounced back with a win over Georgetown. The tam leads the conference in scoring defense, blocked shots and steals per game. Budd Clark leads the Pirates with 12.5 points and 4.7 assists per game, joined in double-figures by AJ Staton-McCray at 11.9 ppg and Tajuan Simpkins with 10.5.
Dan Hurley and the No. 5 Huskies (26-3, 16-2 Big East) continue to be in the race for the regular-season title, competing with St. John’s. They are 4-2 throughout its February games so far, recently beating Villanova and the No. 15 Red Storm. Tarris Reed Jr. Reed Jr. is second on the squad with 13.8 points and posts team-highs of 7.8 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game while ranking 10th nationally and first in the BIG EAST with a 64.5 field goal percentage. On another note, Silas Demary Jr. leads the conference with 6.4 assists per game in addition to 11.3 points and 4.6 rebounds.
Seton Hall vs UConn Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 75 meetings in their history, and the result is 51-24 for the Huskies. The last matchup was in January this year when UConn won 69-64 on the road
Seton Hall vs UConn Predictions
UConn needs to win out its remaining games to secure the regular-season title, needing to end its home schedule on a strong note. Seton Hall is ineligible for the title but will need victories to give itself favorable positioning in the conference tournament. Both teams wish to end conference play on a winning note, but only one will remain on the win column after this game. Our betting pick here is the Huskies to defend a 12.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â UConn Huskies -12.5
