7:00 p.m. ET: Xavier Musketeers (16-6) at Seton Hall Pirates (14-7)

Spread: Seton Hall -3.5
Total: 142

The #25 Xavier Muskateers visit the Seton Hall Pirates after Paul Scruggs scored 21 points in Xavier’s 69-65 loss to the DePaul Blue Demons. The Pirates are 9-3 on their home court. Seton Hall ranks fifth in the Big East in rebounding with 34.0 rebounds. The Musketeers are 6-5 against Big East opponents. Xavier is coming off a 69-65 loss to DePaul and Seton Hall is currently unranked but has won two straight and just crushed Creighton 74-55. This line opened with Seton Hall listed as a 3-point home favorite. The public is rushing to the window to grab the points with trendy dog Xavier. However, this line has moved the other way for Seton Hall. This signals sharp money on the Pirates who have value as an unranked home favorite vs a ranked opponent. Seton Hall has a rebounding advantage as well as a major size advantage in the paint. Aiken’s status is still listed as questionable and he hasn’t played in recent games while the Pirates have been winning just fine without him. Look for Seton Hall to get the big home win and cover in this one.  

Trends

• The Road team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
• The Underdog is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
  

The Bookie:          Seton Hall -3.5 / Under 142
Fade the Public:   Seton Hall / Under
Sharp Action:       Seton Hall / Under