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Game time: January 3, 2024 at 6:30 PM ET

Venue: Amica Mutual Pavilion — Providence, RI

Article updated Jan 3, 1:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This matchup features Big East conference rivals Seton Hall Pirates (8-5, 1-1 Big East) and the #23 Providence Friars (11-2, 2-0 Big East). Seton Hall most recently lost on

Game outlook

This matchup features Big East conference rivals Seton Hall Pirates (8-5, 1-1 Big East) and the #23 Providence Friars (11-2, 2-0 Big East). Seton Hall most recently lost on the road to Xavier, while Providence came out victorious in an overtime win against Butler. These two teams split the regular season matchups last season and the it will be a battle of two evenly matched squads in this year's matchup. Tipoff is Wednesday 6:30 EST and can be seen on FS1.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pirates +230 | Friars -281

Spread: Pirates +6.5 (-110) | Friars -6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 138 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Providence will win straight-up is 74%.

Seton Hall Pirates

Seton Hall's Big East campaign has featured two contrasting performances so far, with an impressive 15-point win over #5 UConn at home but a 20-point loss to unranked Xavier on the road. The Pirates led by Dre Davis with 18 points in the last game, as well as Kadary Richmond, who averages 15.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.9 steals per game along with guard Al-Amir Dawes, who has 28 made threes but is only connecting at 31.8%. With a power ranking of 215, Seton Hall is 8-5 this season, averaging 75.58 points offensively while their defense allows 68.58 points per game. Their field goal shooting, free throw, three pointer, rebounds, offensive assists and turnovers are all within the NCAAB's top 300 for 2020. They will try to prove their away form this season against the Friars.

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Providence Friars Analysis

Providence Friars sport an elite defense, ranking 5th in the nation in defensive efficiency and 24th in terms of giving up an average of 63 points per game. Entering the Big East season, Providence and Villanova are the first two undefeated teams. Led by junior guard Devin Carter, who averages 16.8 points per game and 3.0 assists per game, Providence not only has excellent scoring but also great rebounding, with Carter putting up 7.9 per game. Providing ample offensive and defensive production, Providence holds a 100 power ranking and is 11-2 overall (8-5 ATS).

Providence Friars Vast Home-Court Advantage Favors Them Against Seton Hall

The Providence Friars have taken advantage of their home floor this season, boasting a 15-18 record. This includes two wins in Big East play, with victories over #6 Marquette and Butler. Lead by Devin Carter, who averages 7.9 rebounds per game, plus post players Hopkins and Oduro, the Friars have the size and length to give them the 6th most efficient defense in the country. Meanwhile, Seton Hall has faced difficulties on the road, only playing two true road games, with one loss being to Baylor. With the home-court advantage, Providence are expected to dominate in this match-up, making them the favored outcome.

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SportsJaw Pirates vs Friars archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Pirates vs Friars matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Seton Hall Pirates+195 → +230Moved
  • Moneyline · Providence Friars-235 → -280Moved
  • Spread · Seton Hall Pirates+5.5 (-110) → +6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Providence Friars-5.5 (-110) → -6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over137.5 (-110) → 135.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under137.5 (-110) → 135.25 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Seton Hall Pirates
21-12 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Providence Friars
15-18 matchup record · 6-3-1 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-03T06:14:24.361Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-03-04Seton Hall Pirates 82 · Providence Friars 58
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Seton Hall Pirates defeated Providence Friars 61-57

Seton Hall Pirates defeated Providence Friars 61-57 on January 3, 2024, a 4-point decision in the series. Seton Hall Pirates' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 29-24. Against SportsJaw's recorded Seton Hall Pirates +6.5 (-110) spread, Seton Hall Pirates covered, while the 118 combined points finished under the recorded total of 135.25.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 3284700793Moneyline · Providence Friars -281Loss
  • HopkinspicksSpread · Providence Friars -6 (-110)Loss
  • FlyigglesflySpread · Seton Hall Pirates +6 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Providence Friars -6 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 135 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Providence Friars -6 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 135 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Providence Friars -6 (-110)Loss