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Seton Hall vs. VCU: College Basketball Preview and Betting Insights

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The Seton Hall Pirates are set to face off against the VCU Rams in a college basketball matchup at the TD Arena. The game is slated to commence on November 21, 2024, at 5:00 pm EDT. Ahead of the encounter, analysts are evaluating the teams based on their recent performances to provide betting predictions.

Seton Hall, presently holding a 2-2 record, is coming off a dominant 54-28 victory over Wagner. Key player Chaunce Jenkins leads the Pirates’ offense this season, averaging 14.8 points per game (PPG) and 5 rebounds per game (RPG). Other contributors include Yacine Toumi, who averages 8.3 PPG and 4 RPG, and Dylan Addae-Wusu, who has been instrumental with 8 PPG, team-highs of 5.8 RPG, and 4.3 assists per game (APG). Collectively, the Pirates are posting a 53.8 PPG on 38.4% shooting from the field, 36.5% from three-point range, and 57.5% from the foul line.

The VCU Rams, boasting an unbeaten record of 4-0, enter the game following an emphatic 83-57 win against Loyola-Maryland. Joe Bamisile has been a standout performer for the Rams, averaging 19.5 PPG, 4.5 RPG, and 3 APG. Supporting players include Phillip Russell, with 14 PPG, and Max Shulga, posting 13 PPG alongside team highs in rebounds and assists, with averages of 7.5 RPG and 5 APG respectively. Jack Clark also contributes significantly with 12.8 PPG and a team-high 7.3 RPG.

From a betting perspective, the game’s Over/Under line is set at 125.5, with VCU favored by 6.5 points. The matchup is anticipated to be defensive, with both teams excelling in defensive efficiency early in the season. Notably, Seton Hall’s games have not exceeded 113 points this season, highlighting their defensive capabilities. Meanwhile, VCU’s ability to stifle opponents could also play a crucial role, suggesting a physical and tightly contested matchup.

Chris Ruffolo, a seasoned analyst at Sports Chat Place, forecasts that the game will lean towards the under, given the defensive strengths both teams have exhibited. «These are two of the best teams early on in terms of defensive efficiency,» Ruffolo commented, anticipating a «black and blue physical matchup.»

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