College basketball fans have a busy Wednesday ahead, with a variety of games to keep bettors engaged. Among the enticing matchups, two underdogs catch the eye, particularly as they have demonstrated resilience in their respective roles this season.
Seton Hall, boasting a 16-6 record overall and 13-9 against the spread, is set to face Villanova as a 7.5-point road underdog. The Pirates have shown strength on the road, winning four of six away games (4-2 straight up) and performing impressively against the spread (5-1). In contrast, Villanova, with a 16-5 record overall and 14-7 against the spread, has a solid home performance, standing at 10-2 straight up and 7-5 against the spread in 12 home games.
Remarkably, Seton Hall has thrived as an underdog this season, maintaining an undefeated 7-0 record against the spread in this role, which includes four outright victories. Key wins occurred against Kansas State, Providence, Marquette, and NC State during the Maui Classic. Notably, the Dolphins have suffered losses by more than seven points only twice this season, including an earlier match against Villanova, where they struggled offensively, shooting just 23.1% from beyond the arc and 36.0% overall. Conversely, Villanova shot 43.5% from three-point range during that game.
While Villanova has stumbled twice this season in Big East home games, losing outright against Creighton, the stakes for Seton Hall are high as they aim to capitalize on their strong underdog performance.
For the second game, Alabama features as an 8.5-point home favorite against Texas A&M. The Crimson Tide are looking to rebound from a tough 100-77 loss at Florida, entering this game with a 14-7 record and a mixed 9-12 against the spread. Meanwhile, Texas A&M, currently leading the SEC with a 7-1 record, comes off a four-game winning streak, holding a 17-4 overall record and 14-7 against the spread.
In recent months, the Aggies have not only excelled but are on a 7-0 streak against the spread. They’ve only faced two outright losses since mid-November, demonstrating their competitive edge with a 7-1 mark in SEC play. Additionally, Texas A&M has performed well as underdogs, achieving a solid 5-0 against the spread, backed by four outright victories in this role.
With the odds favoring an intense matchup, projections suggest bettors might consider Seton Hall to cover the spread against Villanova, as well as Texas A&M not just to cover but potentially to claim an outright victory against Alabama, providing an exciting atmosphere for college basketball enthusiasts today.