Xavier at Seton Hall NCAA Basketball Parlay 2/20/2019

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Prudential Center

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The Xavier Musketeers head to Prudential Center to take on the Seton Hall Pirates on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. The opening line for this game has Seton Hall as 7.5 point favorites.

Xavier comes into this game with an overall record of 13-13. They currently have a point differential of 0.5 as they are averaging 72.1 points per game while giving up 71.7 per contest. Seton Hall has an overall mark of 16-9. They are averaging 74.1 points per contest and giving up 71.4, which is a point differential of 2.7.

Valuable Xavier Musketeers Betting Trends

The Xavier Musketeers are 9-16-1 against the spread this season

The Xavier Musketeers are 11-15-0 against the over/under this year

Important Seton Hall Pirates Betting Trends

The Seton Hall Pirates are 12-13-0 against the spread this season

The Seton Hall Pirates are 11-14-0 against the over/under this year

Key Xavier Musketeers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Seton Hall Pirates Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Paul Scruggs averages 12.4 points per contest in 32.5 minutes per game this year. He averages 3.4 assists per game and 4.9 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 48% for the season while his free throw percentage is 78%. Naji Marshall comes into this game averaging 13.8 points per contest while playing 35.2 minutes per night. He grabs 6.7 rebounds per contest and distributes 3.4 assists per game. His FG percentage is 45% while his free throw percentage is 74%.

Player Spotlight

Quincy McKnight averages 10.5 points per game and he sees the court an average of 28.4 minutes per game. He also hauls in 2.8 rebounds per game and dishes 4.0 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage is 66%. Myles Powell scores 21.9 points per contest while playing 35.3 minutes per game. He hauls in 3.8 rebounds per contest and has 2.6 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage is at 87%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Musketeers allow 71.7 points per contest which is 188th in the country. They also surrender a 44% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 179th and 300th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 32.3 rebounds a game which ranks 55th, and they allow 14.7 assists per game which puts them in 285th place in D-1. They force 11.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 45th in Division 1. Xavier averages 72.1 points per contest, which is 196th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 0.5 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a unit, which has them ranked 69th. From 3-point territory they shoot 34%, which is good for 226th in the nation. They average 35.9 boards per contest and 14.7 assists per game, which ranks them 152nd and 83rd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 129th with 13.6 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Pirates give up 71.4 points per game, which ranks them 179th in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 43% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 128th and 162nd in those defensive statistics. They rank 211th with 13.4 dimes allowed per game and 200th with 35.3 boards surrendered per contest. The Pirates are 239th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 14.1 per contest. Seton Hall is 146th in the country with 74.1 points per contest this season. They are 135th in D-1 in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is 2.7. They shoot 34% from beyond the arc, which is good for 209th in the country. They are 224th in the nation in rebounding with 34.6 boards per contest and 162nd in assists per game with 13.7. The Pirates are 228th in turnovers per contest with 12.6.

Advanced Statistics

The Musketeers are 127th in the nation in offensive rating with 106.1. In terms of pace they are 283rd in the country with 67.4 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 104th. As a team they are 115th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shots, ranking 218th in Division 1. Xavier is 90th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17.3 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Seton Hall is 226th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.7 times per 100 possessions. The Pirates have an offensive rating of 104.6, which is ranked 164th. They are 132nd in D-1 in pace with 70.4 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 168th. As a unit they are 149th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shot attempts, ranking 244th in the country.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Xavier +7.5 and under 141 total points

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