Seton Hall vs. Connecticut (UCONN) Prediction, Preview, and Odds – 2-18-2023

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The Seton Hall Pirates (16-11, 14-12 ATS, 11-14 O/U) take on the Connecticut Huskies (19-7, 16-9-1 ATS, 16-10 O/U) in a Big East showdown on Saturday afternoon. The Pirates defeated the Hoyas on Tuesday. The Huskies were hit with a road loss by Creighton in their previous action. Seton Hall posted a 67-66 home win against UConn last month.

The Seton Hall Pirates are seeking their 10th conference victory of the season. Seton Hall snapped a mini two-game slide with a 76-68 home win against Georgetown on Tuesday to improve to 9-7 in Big East play. They were 11-point favorites in that one. The Pirates are now a solid 7-3 in their last ten games including the victory against UConn last month. They have covered the spread in three straight road clashes.

Al-Amir Dawes has been hit or miss recently. The senior guard connected on 50% of his field goals for 20 points in Tuesday’s victory and is sporting an average of 12.6 PPG on a subpar 41% mark from the field. Tyrese Samuel has scored 29 points in his last two games. The senior forward has shot at least 50% in four straight clashes and is averaging 10.7 PPG and 5.9 RPG. Kadary Richmond has two double-doubles in conference play. The junior guard is posting an average of 10.5 PPG. 

The Pirates are marked 60th in DI in Ken Pomeroy’s ratings and are 5-5 on the road including a loss to Villanova last week. Seton Hall is scoring an average of 68.8 points, ranking them 256th. The defense has been effective, allowing 66 or fewer points in three of their last four games, and are conceding an average of 64.4 points, placing them 45th.

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