Va. Commonwealth Rams vs Seton Hall Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions
The holiday tournament season in college basketball is underway, with the 17th edition of the Shriners Children's Charleston Classic taking place from November 21 through 24
Game outlook
The holiday tournament season in college basketball is underway, with the 17th edition of the Shriners Children's Charleston Classic taking place from November 21 through 24 at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina. The third game of the opening round will feature Seton Hall Pirates against VCU Rams, with Seton Hall making their third appearance in the tournament and VCU making their second. Seton Hall is currently 1-3 ATS and 0-4 on the under, while VCU holds a 3-1 record against the spread and an even 2-2 O/U. Va. Commonwealth is the betting favorite in this matchup, opening at -6.5 and the current line is Va. Commonwealth -7. Check back for further handicapping on the second round of the tournament on Thursday.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rams -300 | Pirates +250
Spread: Rams -7 (-110) | Pirates +7 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 126 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Va. Commonwealth will win straight-up is 75%.
Va. Commonwealth Rams
Seton Hall's basketball team has had a slow start to the 2024 season, with a 21-12 record after an impressive 25-12 finish last year. The team has lost key players and is struggling offensively, averaging just 53.8 points per game. Despite a strong defense, the team is facing challenges in scoring and shooting efficiency. On the other hand, Va. Commonwealth is ranked 359th in offense, scoring an average of 53.67 points per game, but has a strong defense, allowing only 53.00 points against them per game. Both teams are facing challenges in their respective seasons, with room for improvement in various areas.