Overview
The No. 9 TCU Horned Frogs and No. 8 Seton Hall Pirates will square off on Friday night in San Diego.
Last games records
TCU was handily defeated last week against Kansas. But the Horned Frogs enjoyed a strong season overall and have the tools to pull off an upset in what should be a competitive matchup with Seton Hall.
The Pirates dropped their last game against UConn and are looking for a rebound effort as they enter as narrow favorites against the Horned Frogs.
Matchup Information
Let’s take a look at the March Madness betting odds for this game.
TCU at Seton Hall Betting Analysis
TCU Horned Frogs Betting Analysis
TCU may technically be the underdog in this game, but they’re never truly is a legitimate team to beat when it comes to the eight seed vs. the nine seed. These are two evenly matched teams who both have chances of emerging victorious in this contest.
Both NCAAB teams also do a lot of things well. The Horned Frogs finished 27th in rebounds per game, while Seton Hall was 26th in rebounds per game.
TCU shoots the ball with more efficiency, as evidenced by their 44.1 team field goal percentage compared to the Pirates’ 42.3 field goal percentage.
The Horned Frogs also feature an underrated offensive star in Mike Miles Jr. He often fails to get the credit he deserves, but Miles Jr. posted 15.1 points per game this year while dishing out four assists per contest. His lethal combination of scoring and playmaking makes him a tremendous leader for TCU.
Miles Jr. and the Horned Frogs will look to upset the competitive odds on Friday night.
Seton Hall Pirates Betting Analysis
Seton Hall features a star of their own in Jared Rhoden. He is a 6’6 versatile wing who averaged 16.2 points and 6.9 rebounds per game this season.
He played a major role in helping the Pirates become one of the best rebounding teams in the country as well. If Seton Hall can gain a convincing advantage on the boards, that could be their ticket to pulling away from the pesky Horned Frogs.
TCU’s inside shooting ability is arguably their greatest strength, but they lack consistent outside shooting. If the Pirates can clean up the glass when the Horned Frogs miss their three-point attempts, that will help sway momentum in their favor.
Additionally, the Pirates shoot 34 percent from beyond the arc. While that number won’t make any jaws drop, there are times when Seton Hall comes out firing, and they are able to produce quality numbers from deep.
Seton Hall will try to uphold the spread and emerge victorious in what should be an excellent game.
TCU at Seton Hall Betting Trends
- Seton Hall is 13-16-1 ATS this season.
- TCU is 18-11-3 ATS this year.
- The Horned Frogs are 3-3 ATS when playing at neutral sites.
- The Pirates are 0-4 ATS at neutral sites.
TCU at Seton Hall Betting Preview
Placing your March Madness bets on the underdog in matchups like this can prove to be rewarding. The Horned Frogs are just as talented as Seton Hall but are listed as the narrow underdogs regardless.
Seton Hall is a good team that has the capability of winning this game. But in the end, TCU should be able to pull out a dramatic victory to kick off the tournament on Friday.
TCU at Seton Hall Betting Prediction
Take the TCU Horned Frogs.
How to Bet on TCU at Seton Hall
The majority of betting guides favor Seton Hall by a very thin margin. But when betting on March Madness, I always like rolling with the No. 9 seed unless the No. 8 seed is a clear favorite. And this game features two evenly matched teams, so go ahead and place your money on TCU for Friday’s matchup.
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