Do not miss an appealing college basketball betting opportunity this Sunday, December 17, at 5:00 PM ET. This will be between the Seton Hall Pirates (6-4) against the Missouri Tigers (7-3) at T-Mobile Center in Missouri. The Tigers hold a -1.5 (-110) point spread, indicating their expected success.

 

 

The Pirates recently broke their two-game win streak in their previous encounter, making them 2-3 over their last five games. This 70-61 triumph was over the Monmouth Hawks, with Isaiah Coleman leading with 17 points.

 

Kadary Richmond currently leads them in both scoring (14.8 PPG) and assists (4.4). In addition to Coleman, they have an exciting duo to contend on offense against the Tigers.

 

The Pirates are getting 73.9 points per game and shooting 45.6 percent from the field. They are moving the ball solidly with 13.0 assists each game to find the open man for the bucket.

They are allowing teams to score 67.6 points each game and they are grabbing 38.3 rebounds overall per matchup. They also contribute 3.6 blocks and 8.3 steals each battle.

 

 

The Tigers just had a close matchup with the second-ranked Kansas Jayhawks, but were unable to pull away with the win. This was a 73-64 performance, snapping their four-game win streak.

 

Sean East II has been doing a good job on offense and is a great matchup against Richmond. He currently averages 17.2 points, shoots 57.3 percent from the field, and puts up 3.7 assists each game.

 

The Tigers have a similar margin in comparison to the Pirates, as they average 74.3 points per game and connect on 45.1 percent of their shots. They do a slightly better job at getting teammates open with 14.2 assists each matchup.

 

They are allowing their opposition to average 67.8 points each game. They do a solid job hitting the glass with 33.2 rebounds overall. They also add in 6.5 blocks and 9.2 assists per game.

 

 

MyBookie's odds suggest the Missouri Tigers are slightly favored to win, with the point spread being a toss-up. Market insights indicate a 61.3 percent chance of the Tigers emerging victorious.

 

 

The Pirates have not had the same amount of tough battles as the Tigers have. The Tigers played exceptionally well against one of the best teams in the country, meaning they should have an edge in this matchup.

 

While they are favored to win, the question is whether or not they can cover. Based on recent performances, they should have no problem covering.