Posted on
2/27/2008 11:53:34 AM
NCAAB Betting - Struggling South Florida Bulls Host Mediocre Seton Hall Squad
By Eric Williams
The Seton Hall Pirates, (16-11 SU, 10-12-1 ATS, 13-10 O/U), snapped a five-game losing streak this past Saturday, squeaking past the DePaul Blue Demons 73-71 at home, but have failed to find the consistency they have been looking for all season.
The South Florida Bulls, (11-16 SU, 13-11-1 ATS, 11-12-1 O/U), are headed in the wrong direction after a solid start to the regular season, dropping nine of their last ten games and two straight coming into this affair, including a 52-51 decision at Cincinnati on Saturday.
USF features one of the dominating centers in the league. Senior is averaging a double-double and leading the team with.
The Pirates are averaging 78.6 points per game on 42.9 percent shooting while allowing 78.4 points per game on 44.8 percent shooting. Senior forward Brian Lang leads the Pirates in scoring, averaging 19.1 points while also pulling down 7.1 boards per night.
The Bulls are averaging 69.8 points per game on 44.5 percent shooting, led by senior center Kentrell Gransberry, who is averaging 16.8 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. USF allows 69.1 points per game on 42.9 percent shooting.
Here is a look at tonight’s Key Trends, followed by my NCAA Basketball Free Picks.
The Pirates are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a S.U. win.
The Pirates are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games.
The Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall.
The Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last five vs. Big East.
The Over is 16-6 in Pirates last 22 games following a ATS loss.
The Under is 7-0 in Bulls last seven Tuesday games.
Analysis: Even though they are on the road in this matchup, the Seton Hall Pirates are far and away the better team in this contest. While it may be close, I like the Pirates to cover the spread with an outright victory over their beleaguered Big East counterparts.
NCAAB Free Picks: Seton Hall +3½ Points/Under 145½ Total Points
07:00 PM EST NCAAB Betting Odds
Seton Hall +3½ -110
South Florida -3½ -110
Over 145½ -110
Under 145½ -110
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