Wofford-Seton Hall Betting Odds: Opening Spread, Analysis for 2019 NCAA Tournament

#7 Wofford vs. #10 Seton Hall NCAA Tournament Betting Odds

• Spread: Wofford -3
• Over/Under: 143
• Date: Thursday, March 21
• Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
• Location: Jacksonville, Fl.
• TV: CBS

Wofford's Statistical Profile

Wofford basketball is having a moment. The Terriers (29-4) went 18-0 in league play and the team’s only losses were to ranked opponents (North Carolina, Kansas, Oklahoma and Mississippi State). The team earned a Top 25 ranking in Week 17, the first time the program had ever been ranked, and capped off a historic season by winning the Southern Conference Tournament.

Their offense is powered by senior guard Fletcher Magee (20.7 ppg, 42.8% 3P) who is the Southern Conference Player of the Year. The Terriers rank first in the conference in adjusted offensive efficiency, effective field goal percentage, turnover percentage and 3P accuracy. Wofford ranks 10th in KenPom’s adjusted offensive efficiency.

This is Wofford’s fifth NCAA tournament appearance and all have come since 2010. Under coach Mike Young, the Terriers are 0-4 straight up in the Big Dance but 3-1 against the spread. — John Ewing

• Record: 29-4
• Adj. Efficiency Rank: 24
• Adj. Offensive Efficiency Rank: 12
• Adj. Defensive Efficiency Rank: 61
• Tempo Rank: 274

All advanced metrics via KenPom as of Friday, March 15

Seton Hall's Statistical Profile

Seton Hall is coming off an impressive Big East tournament, barely losing to top-seeded Villanova 74-72 in the championship game. The Pirates are peaking at the right time, having won four of their last five to finish the regular season 20-13 (9-9 conference).

The Hall punched their ticket to the Big Dance for the 4th straight year and that experience bodes well for a possible deep run. Seton Hall is well balanced, ranking 55th in adjusted efficiency, including 90th in offensive efficiency. Junior guard Myles Powell (22.9 PPG) is a one-man wrecking ball and has the ability to will his team to the Sweet 16.

But the true calling card for the Pirates is their stingy defense (45th overall in defensive efficiency). If you're looking for a sleeper, the Hall could be a smart bet. — Josh Appelbaum

• Record: 20-13
• Adj. Efficiency Rank: 55
• Adj. Offensive Efficiency Rank: 90
• Adj. Defensive Efficiency Rank: 45
• Tempo Rank: 114

All advanced metrics via KenPom as of Friday, March 15

Wofford-Seton Hall Instant Bracket, Betting Picks

Wofford (29-4) is the small school everyone wanted to avoid.

The Terriers are on a 20-game winning streak after finishing with a perfect record (18-0) in the Southern Conference.

Wofford is second-best in the country in 3-point shooting with a blistering 41.6%. SoCon Player of the Year Fletcher Magee (20.5 ppg, 42.8% 3P) is a lethal scorer who hasn't been stopped all season. Senior forward Cameron Jackson (14.6 ppg, 7.5 rpg) anchors the inside play, and has played well against all competition despite being undersized.

Seton Hall (20-13) punched its NCAA Tournament ticket on the backs of its defense and star guard Myles Powell (22.9 ppg).

The Pirates were ranked second in effecitve field goal percentage and 2-pointers allowed in Big East conference play.

The key to winning this game will be the turnover battle. Wofford was second in conference play in turnovers forced while the Pirates were last in the Big East in offensive turnover percentage. The Powell vs. Magee battle is one of the best in the opening round.

Early ATS lean: Wofford
Early bracket pick: Wofford — Randle

Sean Koerner's Wofford-Seton Hall Projections

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• Spread: Wofford -1
• Total: 141
• Proj Score: Wofford 71 | Seton Hall 70
• Win Probability: Wofford 50.2% | Seton Hall 49.8%