UConn Huskies vs Seton Hall Pirates Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 01/18/2023

Game Time: 6:30 pm ET, Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Venue:  Prudential Center, Newark, NJ

Where to Watch:  Fox Sports 1

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  UConn -4, SHU +4; Over/Under:  135.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  UConn -4, SHU +4; Over/Under:  135.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  UConn -4, SHU +4; Over/Under:  135.5 points

UConn Huskies:  15-4 (4-4) (5th place, Big East)

Seton Hall Pirates:  11-8 (4-4) (6th place, Big East)

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UConn Huskies:  1-4  last 5

Seton Hall Pirates:  4-1  last 5

UConn is coming into this game with a 15-4 record overall and they are 2-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 4-4 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Marquette Golden Eagles and the St. John’s Red Storm in their last game. Jordan Hawkins led the team in points in that game with 31 while Alex Karaban was next on the team with 16 points. Hassan Diarra led the team in assists in that game with 4 while Adama Sanogo led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 41.8% from the field, 30.8% from 3-point range, and 74.1% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 79.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 63.7 PPG against them. UConn has an ATS record of 12-6-1 this season and their O/U record is 12-7.

Seton Hall is coming into this game with an 11-8 record overall and they are 7-2 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 4-4 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Butler Bulldogs, the Georgetown Hoyas, and the DePaul Blue Demons in their last game. KC Ndefo led the team in points in that game with 16 while Al-Amir Dawes was next on the team with 15 points. Kadary Richmond led the team in assists in that game with 4 while KC Ndefo led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 46.4% from the field, 36.4% from 3-point range, and 65.2% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 69.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 63.8 PPG against them. Seton Hall has an ATS record of 10-7-1 this season and their O/U record is 8-9-1.

The current betting odds have Seton Hall listed as a 4 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Seton Hall has been struggling this season as they are only 11-8 on the year but they have been a much better home team with a 7-2 record there. They are only 4-4 in their conference games but a lot of their wins have come at home where they are in this game and they have been getting those wins lately too as they are entering this one with 3 wins in a row. UConn has been having a great season so far as they are 15-4 overall but they actually haven't been great in road games with their 2-3 road record. They have also been struggling a lot in their games as of late with just a 4-4 conference record and have even lost 2 games in a row coming into this one. UConn hasn't been playing their best since entering conference play and most of their conference losses have been in their road games. Seton Hall has the potential to upset in this game with the momentum they are carrying into this game while Uconn is coming into this one in a big funk. The best way to place a bet here is on Seton Hall to cover the spread in this game. 

UConn Seton Hall Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, January 18, 2023 (6:30 pm ET start time) is SHU 72 UConn 69.

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UConn Huskies: 12-7 ATS in all games. 7-1 ATS when the total is 130 to 139.5. 48-25 UNDER after 2 or more consecutive losses.

Seton Hall Pirates: 10-18 ATS as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points. 21-13 UNDER in all home games. 29-15 UNDER after 3 consecutive conference games.

UConn Huskies:  S. Johnson (F) Late Jan - Foot.

Seton Hall Pirates:  A. Yetna (F) Out indefinitely - Knee. J. Harris (G) Out indefinitely - Knee. A. Ndiaye (F) Out indefinitely - Knee.

“Their program was obviously a lot tougher than our program today. Obviously, disappointing. Didn't see it coming. Thought we would play a lot better. And just looked weak — looked weak and unprepared. Disappointing is just the beginning to describe it.” - Dan Hurley after his team’s loss against St. John’s in their last game.

“I like where we’re at. We’re jelling and guys understand what coach wants, how to execute the game plan.” - KC Ndefo after their win against DePaul in their last game.

J. Hawkins 

A. Jackson  

A. Karaban 

T. Newton 

A. Sanogo

A. Dawes 

K. Ndefo 

F. Odukale 

K. Richmond 

T. Samuel

PPG: A. Sanogo (17.3)

APG: A. Jackson Jr. (4.6)

Reb/G: A. Sanogo (6.8)

PPG: A. Dawes (11.9)

APG: K. Richmond (4.1)

Reb/G: T. Samuel (6.2)

Coaches:

UConn Huskies: Dan Hurley (5th season)

Seton Hall Pirates: Shaheen Holloway (1st season)