Seton Hall Pirates vs Providence Friars Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 03/04/2023

by Rod Pearson

Friday, Mar 03, 2023
Game Time: 12:00 pm ET, Saturday, March 4, 2023
Venue:  Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence, RI 
Where to Watch:  Fox


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  SHU +8.5, Providence -8.5; Over/Under:  140.5 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  SHU +8.5, Providence -8.5; Over/Under:  140.5 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  SHU +8.5, Providence -8.5; Over/Under:  140.5 points

Season Record

Seton Hall Pirates:  16-14 (9-10) (7th place, Big East)
Providence Friars:  21-9 (13-6) (3rd place, Big East)

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Seton Hall Pirates:  1-4  last 5
Providence Friars:  3-2  last 5


Seton Hall Pirates vs Providence Friars Preview and Analysis


Seton Hall is coming into this game with a 16-14 record overall and they are 5-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 9-10 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game on a 3 game losing streak with losses coming against the UConn Huskies, the Xavier Musketeers, and the Villanova Wildcats in their last game. Al-Amir Dawes led the team in points in that game with 21 while Tyrese Samuel and Femi Odukale each were next on the team with 14 points. Femi Odukale led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Femi Odukale led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 45.5% from the field, 44.4% from 3-point range, and 77.8% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 68.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 65.3 PPG against them. Seton Hall has an ATS record of 15-13-1 this season and their O/U record is 13-15-1.


Providence is coming into this game with a 21-9 record overall and they are 15-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 13-6 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Xavier Musketeers in their last game. Ed Croswell and Bryce Hopkins each led the team in points in that game with 17 while Noah Locke and Devin Carter each were next on the team with 15 points. Bryce Hopkins and Jared Bynum each led the team in assists in that game with 3 while Ed Croswell led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 40.6% from the field, 50% from 3-point range, and 76.5% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 79.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 70.9 PPG against them. Providence has an ATS record of 18-12 this season and their O/U record is 16-14.



Seton Hall vs Providence Prediction

The current betting odds have Providence listed as an 8.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Providence enters this game as a ranked team and they have been having a great season with their 21-9 record overall but they just lost their last game which was also their 1st loss at home all year. They have been a great home team though with their 15-1 home record and they have been one of the best teams in the Big East too with their 13-6 conference record. They were humbled by Xavier at home in their last game but they are going to be looking to bounce back on their home court here and finish their season strong with another home win before their conference tournament starts. Seton Hall hasn't been a great team this season as they are struggling to stay above .500 with a 16-14 record overall. They also have a losing 9-10 conference record and haven't been great in their road games with a 5-6 road record. They have lost 3 games in a row now as they haven't been playing great towards the end of the season and they are going to be getting a very angry Providence team looking to bounce back from their home loss with a much better performance. Providence has been really good at home all year and they are going to take their frustrations out from their last game on this skidding Seton Hall team. The best way to place a bet here is on Providence to cover the spread in this game. 

Seton Hall Providence Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Saturday, March 4, 2023 (12:00 pm ET start time) is Providence 74 Seton Hall 61.
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NCAAB Betting Trends


Seton Hall Pirates: 3-10 ATS revenging a same season loss vs opponent. 22-13 UNDER in road games. 38-23 UNDER against conference opponents.
Providence Friars: 12-3 ATS after allowing 80 points or more. 22-10 ATS after playing a game as a home favorite. 23-16 UNDER after scoring 80 points or more 2 straight games.

Key Injuries


Seton Hall Pirates:  K. Richmond (G) Ques Sat - Back. A. Yetna (F) out for season - Knee. J. Harris (G) Out indefinitely - Knee. A. Ndiaye (F) Out indefinitely - Knee.
Providence Friars:  Q. Berry (G) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed.

Notable Quotes


"I thought we gave everything we had." - Shaheen Holloway after his team’s loss against Villanova in their last game.


"When you lose, it stings. When you lose at home, I feel like somebody broke in. I feel like somebody came in, and took our toys from under the Christmas tree. I feel like somebody took our food. I feel like somebody broke our windows.” - Ed Cooley after his team’s loss against Xavier in their last game. 


Starting Lineups


Seton Hall Pirates
A. Dawes 
K. Ndefo 
F. Odukale 
K. Richmond 
T. Samuel

Providence Friars
J. Bynum 
D. Carter 
E. Croswell 
B. Hopkins 
N. Locke

Statistical Leaders


Seton Hall Pirates
PPG: A. Dawes (12.7)
APG: K. Richmond (4.1)
Reb/G: T. Samuel (5.7)

Providence Friars
PPG: B. Hopkins (16.5)
APG: J. Bynum (4.4)
Reb/G: B. Hopkins (8.7)

Coaches:
Seton Hall Pirates: Shaheen Holloway (1st season)
Providence Friars: Ed Cooley (12th season)


Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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