Monmouth at Seton Hall College Basketball Picks & Predictions 11/12/2017

Sunday, November 12, 2017

Prudential Center

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The Monmouth Hawks travel to Prudential Center to play the Seton Hall Pirates on Sunday, November 12, 2017.

Monmouth heads into this matchup after finishing last year with a mark of 26-5. They had a point differential of 8.0 as they averaged 81.2 points per contest while giving up 73.1 per game. Seton Hall had an overall record of 20-10 last season. They averaged 73.3 points per game and surrendered 70.2, good for a point differential of 3.1.

Valuable Monmouth Hawks Betting Trends

The Monmouth Hawks were 13-16 against the spread last season

The Monmouth Hawks were 12-15 against the over/under last year

Important Seton Hall Pirates Betting Trends

The Seton Hall Pirates were 14-15 against the spread last season

The Seton Hall Pirates were 13-16 against the over/under last year

Key Monmouth Hawks Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Seton Hall Pirates Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Micah Seaborn averaged 13.2 points per game in 28 minutes per contest last season. He averaged 2.3 assists per contest and 2.6 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage was 37% for the year while his free throw percentage was 83%. Justin Robinson averaged 19.7 points per game while playing 33.2 minutes per night last season. He pulled down 3.8 rebounds per game and dished out 4.8 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage was 42% while his free throw percentage was at 86%.

Player Spotlight

Desi Rodriguez averaged 15.7 points per game last season and he saw the court an average of 31.9 minutes per contest. He also averaged 5.2 rebounds per contest and 1.8 assists per game. His field goal percentage was 44% and his free throw percentage was 64%. Khadeen Carrington averaged 17.1 points per game while playing 33.3 minutes per contest last year. He grabbed 3.1 rebounds per game and had 2.9 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage was 42% and his free throw percentage finished at 73%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Hawks allowed 73.1 points per game to their opponents which ranked them 208th in the nation. They also allowed a 40% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc, ranking them 23rd and 79th in those defensive categories. Opponents averaged 38.0 rebounds a game which ranked 303rd, and they gave up 13.0 assists per contest which put them in 155th place in the country. They forced 14.6 turnovers per game which ranked them 290th in college basketball. Monmouth averaged 81.2 points per contest last season, which ranked them 26th in Division 1. Their average scoring margin was 8.0 and their shooting percentage was 44% as a team, which had them ranked 212th. Behind the arc they shot 37% which was good for 83rd in D-1. They averaged 38.8 rebounds per game and 12.4 assists per game, which ranked them 42nd and 249th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they ranked 233rd with 12.5 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Pirates surrendered 70.2 points per contest, which ranked them 120th in the country. Their defense allowed a 43% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 153rd and 129th in those defensive statistics. They ranked 92nd with 12.1 assists allowed per contest, and 65th with 32.9 rebounds surrendered per game. The Pirates were 97th in the nation in forcing turnovers with 12.3 per game last season. Seton Hall was 177th in Division 1 with 73.3 points per game last year. They were 142nd in the country in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin was 3.1. They shot 34% from 3-point range, which was good for 246th in the nation. They were 20th in college basketball in rebounding with 39.6 boards per game and 253rd in assists per contest with 12.3. The Pirates were 118th in turnovers per game with 13.6.

Advanced Statistics

The Hawks were 93rd in the nation last year in offensive rating with 108.3, and their defensive rating of 97.6 was ranked 64th. In terms of pace they were 24th in the country with 74.1 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% was 177th. As a team they were 122nd in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shot 3-pointers on 38% of their shots, ranking 141st in Division 1. Monmouth was 293rd in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 14.7 times per 100 possessions while forcing 17 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season was 47%, which was 35th in the nation.

Advanced Statistics

Seton Hall was 158th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 16.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 15.8 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season was 49%, which was 124th in the nation. The Pirates were 154th in the country in offensive rating with 105.2, and their defensive rating of 100.7 was ranked 132nd. In terms of pace they were 226th in Division 1 with 68.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% was 209th. As a team they were 239th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shot 3-pointers on 31% of their shots, ranking 297th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Monmouth/Seton Hall college basketball game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Seton Hall

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