The Seton Hall Pirates (18-10, 11-6 Big East) are hoping to pull off an upset once again as they take on the No. 3 UConn Huskies (25-3, 15-2 Big East) Sunday in Storrs. Tip-off at Gampel Pavilion is set for noon ET (CBS). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Seton Hall vs. UConn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Pirates handed the Huskies one of their 3 losses this season on Dec. 20 in Newark 75-60, winning outright as an 8-point home dog. The Hall had an 18-0 advantage in fast-break points, and the 17 turnovers committed by UConn was a season high. Senior G Kadary Richmond recorded a season-high 8 steals in the win, and only Butler’s Posh Alexander'averages more steals per game (2.2) than Richmond (2.0).
Seton Hall is firmly on the bubble, and bracketologist Joe Lunardi has them as a last 4 in team entering Sunday. The Pirates were worked by No. 12 Creighton 85-64 last Wednesday, but Bluejays coach Doug McDermott firmly believes the Hall is a tournament team.
UConn also recently lost by 19 points to Creighton, falling 85-66 on Feb. 20 in Omaha. Bobby Hurley’s group bounced back last Saturday with a 24-point victory over Villanova. Senior G Cam Spencer tied a team-high with 25 points in the 78-54 win, going 5 of 8 from 3-point range.