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No. 15 Seton Hall @ No. 21 Providence
Current Records: Seton Hall 9-1; Providence 11-1
What to Know
A Big East battle is on tap between the #21 Providence Friars and the #15 Seton Hall Pirates at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday at Dunkin' Donuts Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Friars winning the first 80-77 on the road and Seton Hall taking the second 60-43.
Providence came out on top in a nail-biter against the Connecticut Huskies two weeks ago, sneaking past 57-53. The top scorer for Providence was guard A.J. Reeves (16 points).
Meanwhile, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights typically have all the answers at home, but two weeks ago Seton Hall proved too difficult a challenge. Seton Hall strolled past the Scarlet Knights with points to spare, taking the contest 77-63. The Pirates' guard Bryce Aiken looked sharp as he had 22 points.
Barring any buzzer beaters, the Friars are expected to win a tight contest. Those interested in the spread don't face an easy decision since they are 8-4 ATS and Seton Hall 6-3.
Their wins bumped Providence to 11-1 and Seton Hall to 9-1. Watch the matchup and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Dunkin' Donuts Center -- Providence, Rhode Island
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $14.94
Odds
The Friars are a slight 1-point favorite against the Pirates, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Seton Hall have won eight out of their last 12 games against Providence.
- Feb 03, 2021 - Seton Hall 60 vs. Providence 43
- Dec 20, 2020 - Providence 80 vs. Seton Hall 77
- Feb 15, 2020 - Providence 74 vs. Seton Hall 71
- Jan 22, 2020 - Seton Hall 73 vs. Providence 64
- Jan 30, 2019 - Seton Hall 65 vs. Providence 63
- Jan 15, 2019 - Providence 72 vs. Seton Hall 63
- Feb 22, 2018 - Seton Hall 89 vs. Providence 77
- Jan 31, 2018 - Seton Hall 73 vs. Providence 57
- Feb 08, 2017 - Seton Hall 72 vs. Providence 70
- Jan 14, 2017 - Providence 65 vs. Seton Hall 61
- Feb 25, 2016 - Seton Hall 70 vs. Providence 52
- Jan 16, 2016 - Seton Hall 81 vs. Providence 72
