Seton Hall Pirates vs Providence Friars Picks and Predictions for Friday, December 19, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 12/19/2025, 12:00 AM ET

The Seton Hall Pirates visit the Providence Friars on Friday night in a Big East matchup at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Seton Hall is 10–1 overall and enters conference play following an 81–59 home win over Rutgers in its most recent game. Providence is 7–5 overall and coming off a 113–110 double-overtime road loss at Butler. Win and cash in with our free college basketball picks.

Seton Hall vs Providence Game Information

Tipoff: 6:30 PM ET
Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
Where: Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence, RI
TV: FS1

Seton Hall Pirates Outlook

Seton Hall has built its early success on defense, allowing just 61.4 points per game while forcing nearly 11 turnovers per contest. AJ Staton-McCray leads the Pirates with an average of 14.3 points per game and is also the team leader in steals at 2.0 per game. Adam Clark runs the offense with a team-high 5.5 assists, while Stephon Payne contributes on the glass with 5.6 rebounds per game. Inside, Najai Hines anchors the defense and leads the team with 2.5 blocks per game.

Offensively, the Pirates average 76.5 points and shoot 46.4% from the field. Seton Hall plays at a controlled pace and limits mistakes, relying on defensive stops and efficient possessions in their half-court sets rather than playing uptempo.

Providence Friars Outlook

Providence plays at a faster tempo and averages 91.7 points per game, using ball movement to create scoring chances. Jason Edwards leads the Friars with an average of 19.2 points per game, giving Providence steady perimeter scoring. Jaylin Sellers is second in scoring at 16.3 points per game, while Stefan Vaaks directs the attack with a team-high 3.5 assists per game. Oswin Erhunmwunse controls the interior, leading the team with 7.3 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per contest.

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Defensively, Providence allows 84.7 points per game but offsets that with rebounding strength at nearly 40 boards per game. The Friars’ ability to extend possessions with second looks and protect the rim has been a key factor.

Seton Hall vs Providence Prediction

Seton Hall’s defense presents a challenge for a Providence team that prefers a faster pace, but the Friars’ rebounding and scoring depth will help to give Providence the lead down the stretch. Providence will see plenty of second-chance opportunities and wear down the Pirates over 40 minutes. Final Score Prediction: Providence Friars win and cover ATS, 82–70. Betting on sports and on Providence is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Seton Hall with the Novig promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on Seton Hall vs Providence you are using the BetMGM bonus code.

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