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Seton Hall @ Villanova

Current Records: Seton Hall 15-7; Villanova 18-6

What to Know

The #15 Villanova Wildcats are 13-3 against the Seton Hall Pirates since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. The Wildcats and Seton Hall will face off in a Big East battle at 1 p.m. ET at Wells Fargo Center. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

Even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Villanova beat the St. John's Red Storm 75-69 on Tuesday. Villanova can attribute much of their success to forward Eric Dixon, who had 16 points in addition to seven rebounds, and forward Brandon Slater, who had 15 points along with seven boards.

Meanwhile, things were close when Seton Hall and the Xavier Musketeers clashed on Wednesday, but Seton Hall ultimately edged out the opposition 73-71. Among those leading the charge for the Pirates was guard Jared Rhoden, who shot 5-for-8 from beyond the arc and finished with 25 points and eight boards.

The Wildcats are expected to win this handily, but they should have beaten the Marquette Golden Eagles Jan. 19 easily too and instead slipped up with a 57-54. In other words, don't count Seton Hall out just yet.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: Wells Fargo Center -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • TV: FOX
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $44.00

Odds

The Wildcats are a big 9-point favorite against the Pirates, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Wildcats as a 9.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Villanova have won 13 out of their last 16 games against Seton Hall.

  • Jan 01, 2022 - Villanova 73 vs. Seton Hall 67
  • Jan 30, 2021 - Villanova 80 vs. Seton Hall 72
  • Jan 19, 2021 - Villanova 76 vs. Seton Hall 74
  • Mar 04, 2020 - Villanova 79 vs. Seton Hall 77
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Seton Hall 70 vs. Villanova 64
  • Mar 16, 2019 - Villanova 74 vs. Seton Hall 72
  • Mar 09, 2019 - Seton Hall 79 vs. Villanova 75
  • Jan 27, 2019 - Villanova 80 vs. Seton Hall 52
  • Feb 28, 2018 - Villanova 69 vs. Seton Hall 68
  • Feb 04, 2018 - Villanova 92 vs. Seton Hall 76
  • Mar 10, 2017 - Villanova 55 vs. Seton Hall 53
  • Feb 18, 2017 - Villanova 92 vs. Seton Hall 70
  • Jan 16, 2017 - Villanova 76 vs. Seton Hall 46
  • Mar 12, 2016 - Seton Hall 69 vs. Villanova 67
  • Jan 20, 2016 - Villanova 72 vs. Seton Hall 71
  • Jan 06, 2016 - Villanova 72 vs. Seton Hall 63

Injury Report for Villanova

  • Collin Gillespie: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)
  • Justin Moore: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)
  • Nnanna Njoku: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)

Injury Report for Seton Hall

  • Sylwester Granda: Game-Time Decision (Not Injury Related)
  • Brandon Weston: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)
  • Bryce Aiken: Out (Concussion)
  • Jahari Long: Out for the Season (Knee)