Connecticut Huskies vs Seton Hall Pirates NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/13

The Connecticut Huskies, ranked #3, will play against the Seton Hall Pirates, ranked #25, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The game will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. This is a Big East conference game, and it will be shown on truT.
The Huskies come into this game with an impressive 16-1 record. They are undefeated in away games with a 6-0 record. The Pirates have a strong 14-2 record and are 9-2 at home. The Huskies are favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under is set at 130.5.
Connecticut Huskies vs Seton Hall Pirates Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Connecticut Huskies vs Seton Hall Pirates
- Venue: Prudential Center, Newark NJ
- Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
- Betting Odds:
- Connecticut Huskies Spread: -5.5 (-113)
- Seton Hall Pirates Spread: +5.5 (-110)
- Connecticut Huskies MoneyLine: -274
- Seton Hall Pirates MoneyLine: +211
- Over/Under: 130.5
- Over Odds: -113
- Under Odds: -111
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Connecticut Huskies Team Preview
The Connecticut Huskies are currently ranked #3 in the AP rankings. Their record stands at 16-1, showing strong performance this season. The team has been perfect on the road with a 6-0 away record.
In recent games, the Huskies secured a win against DePaul Blue Demons with a 72-60 score. Braylon Mullins contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds in that game. Silas Demary Jr. also added 14 points and 4 assists.
On the season, the Huskies average 79.9 points per game. They have a strong field goal percentage of 49.4%. The team is also effective in assists, averaging 18.8 per game, ranking them 17th in this category.
Seton Hall Pirates Team Preview
The Seton Hall Pirates are having a strong season. They hold a 14-2 record, with an impressive 9-2 at home. They are ranked #25 in the AP poll and play in the Big East Conference.
Seton Hall’s recent games show a winning trend. They won their last three games, defeating Georgetown 76-67, Creighton 56-54, and Marquette 79-73. These victories highlight their ability to close out tight games.
The Pirates’ offense scores an average of 73.8 points per game. They struggle from beyond the arc, making only 5.5 threes per game. However, they perform well at the free-throw line, hitting 75.1% of their attempts.
BTB Betting Pick
For the spread pick, Connecticut is favored by 5.5 points. With their strong shooting stats, including a 49.4% field goal percentage, they are likely to cover the spread. Seton Hall struggles with field goal percentage at 44.1%. A projected score might be Connecticut 77, Seton Hall 70, supporting a pick for Connecticut to cover.
For the over/under pick, the line is set at 130.5. Connecticut’s offense averages 79.9 points per game, while Seton Hall averages 73.8 points. Both teams’ defensive stats suggest they allow points. A projected total score of around 147 points suggests taking the over is a good choice.