Xavier vs. Seton Hall betting: College basketball preview for December 31

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A pair of struggling teams square off when the Xavier Musketeers (8-5, 0-2 Big East) host the Seton Hall Pirates (5-8, 0-2 Big East) on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET. The Pirates are 9.5-point underdogs as they try to end a three-game losing streak against the Musketeers, who have lost three straight. The matchup’s over/under is 133.

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Xavier Cover -9.5 vs Seton Hall -110

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Xavier vs. Seton Hall betting lines

  • Xavier moneyline odds to win: -500
  • Seton Hall moneyline odds to win: +377
  • Spread: Xavier (-9.5)
  • Total: 133

Xavier statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Xavier owned a better record against the spread when playing at home (9-8-1) than it did on the road (5-6-0) last season.
  • In terms of over/unders, the Musketeers hit the over less consistently in home games last season, as they eclipsed the total 10 times in 18 opportunities (55.6%). In away games, they hit the over seven times in 11 opportunities (63.6%).
  • Xavier fared worse as a moneyline favorite at home last season, sporting a home record of 10-3, compared to going 2-0 on the road.

Last season stats

  • The Musketeers scored 75.9 points per game and gave up 74.6 last season, making them 102nd in the nation offensively and 263rd on defense.
  • Xavier grabbed 34.2 rebounds per game and gave up 32.9 boards last year, ranking 77th and 263rd, respectively, in the nation.
  • The Musketeers were 26th in the country in assists (16.2 per game) last year.

Xavier betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-6-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 2-4-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 4-9-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-0 (Home: 7-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.9 (107th in nation) 42.8 (165th) 31.8 (252nd) 28.8 (70th) 17.5 (28th) 11.2 (151st)

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Seton Hall statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Last season, Seton Hall was 8-8-1 at home against the spread (.471 winning percentage). On the road, it was 4-7-0 ATS (.364).
  • In 2023-24, a higher percentage of the Pirates’ games finished above the over/under at home (47.1%, eight of 17) compared to on the road (45.5%, five of 11).
  • Last season the Pirates were 4-1 at home when moneyline underdogs (.800 winning percentage). On the road they were 3-6 (.333).

Last season stats

  • The Pirates averaged 73.8 points per game (168th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while surrendering 69.9 points per contest (107th-ranked).
  • Last season Seton Hall grabbed 34.3 boards per game (67th-ranked in college basketball) and allowed 29.0 rebounds per contest (32nd-ranked).
  • Last season the Pirates ranked 181st in college basketball in assists, delivering 13.0 per game.

Seton Hall betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 5-8-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 1-5-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 5-8-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-3 (Home: 3-2; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 0-2; Away: 0-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
39.7 (351st in nation) 42.9 (168th) 31.1 (278th) 28.7 (66th) 11.1 (340th) 10.9 (125th)
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