Seton Hall Pirates vs VCU Rams Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our VCU vs Seton Hall NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Charleston.

VCU vs Seton Hall Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Rams and Pirates. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN2, and it's hosted by the Pirates at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! VCU is favored by -7.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 124.5 points.

VCU vs. Seton Hall Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: VCU Rams at Seton Hall Pirates
Where: Charleston at TD Arena
Date: Thursday, November 21st
Betting Odds VCU -7.5, VCU -330 | SETON +258 O/U 124.5

Rams Preview: Will VCU Make it Happen on the Road?

VCU improved to 3-0 on the season with an 83-57 win over Loyola Maryland on Saturday. Playing at home, the Rams were heavy favorites at -24.5 and covered the spread, while the game’s total points just went over the O/U line of 139.

VCU led 36-30 at halftime but dominated the 2nd half, outscoring Loyola Maryland 47-27 to pull away for the win.

Rams Offense Breakdown

VCU put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They connected on 62.9% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 30.8% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 26 threes.

Jack Clark led the way, shooting 81.8% overall and 75% from three, finishing with 25 points in 26 minutes. Joe Bamisile added 22 points, and Max Shulga contributed 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists.

Rams Team Defense

Despite giving up 57 points, VCU's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, with 30 made baskets on 61 attempts. Inside the arc, the Rams struggled, as their opponent connected on 62% of their two-point shots, going 22/35.

From three-point range, VCU held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes on 26 attempts. The Rams also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 15, shooting 68%. VCU allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Pirates Preview: Does Seton Hall Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Seton Hall took care of business at home on Saturday, November 16th, with a 54-28 win over Wagner. The Pirates were favored by 15.5 points going into the game and covered the spread with ease.

Defensively, Seton Hall was dominant, holding Wagner to just 14 points in each half. The Pirates scored 28 points in the 2nd half to match their 1st half total. The game’s combined 82 points fell well short of the 123-point O/U line.

Pirates Offense Breakdown

Seton Hall managed just 54 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, thanks in part to hitting 44.4% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 18 attempts.

Chaunce Jenkins led the Pirates with 16 points, shooting 60% from beyond the arc. Yacine Toumi added 12 points, going 5 of 6 from the field and perfect from three-point range, hitting both of his attempts.

Pirates Team Defense

Seton Hall's defense held their opponent to just 28 points, even though they allowed a 45% shooting rate from the field. The Pirates gave up 20 made field goals on 44 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Seton Hall's opponent shot 44%, hitting 8 of 18 three-point attempts. The Pirates also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6 free throws.

Rams vs Pirates Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

VCU has played well in their previous three road games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 71 points per game while allowing 61. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
Through their last three home contests, the Pirates offense has averaged 64 points per game while allowing an average of 79. Seton Hall posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
The last five games that Seton Hall was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Rams have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.