Drexel vs. Seton Hall: College Basketball Betting Picks & Predictions (Wednesday)
One colossal ranked vs. ranked matchup headlines today’s college basketball slate as No. 16 UCLA visits No. 20 Maryland. That game makes up one of our three plays, while the other two involve a Big East team in a trap spot and a total in a game involving an underrated defensive team out on the West Coast.
Here are our best bets for Wednesday’s college basketball action. And here’s a closer look at Drexel vs. Seton Hall.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings)
Drexel vs. Seton Hall: College Basketball Betting Picks & Predictions (Wednesday)
Drexel vs. Seton Hall Spread
Seton Hall’s 45-43 victory at Rutgers on Sunday epitomized how Shaheen Holloway’s Saint Peter’s team got to the Elite Eight last year, using a bruising physical defense and forcing 19 turnovers to steal a road win. However, Holloway has the daunting task of getting his players focused after a massive victory in an in-state rivalry. The Pirates play an unimposing Drexel team, with their Big East opener against Providence looming on Saturday. Thus, it is fair to speculate if Seton Hall will give Drexel its full attention.
For as good as Shaheen Holloway’s bunch is defensively (top 35 in adjusted defensive efficiency, effective field goal percentage defense, and 3-point percentage allowed), they are a nightmare offensively. The Dragons take excellent care of the basketball, turning the ball over on just 15.9% of possessions (ranks 30th). That is a must against a Pirates team that has not shown it can consistently operate in a half-court setting.
Trends support a wager on the underdogs, as Drexel is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 road games, while Seton Hall is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 at home.
Bet: Drexel +14 (-115 at DraftKings)
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