Friday CBB Best Bets Dec. 19: Can Seton Hall pass a tough road test?

Friday night has a considerable slate of college basketball games available to wager on. Can Seton Hall cover the small number on the road against Providence? Will Wisconsin cover a neutral-site game against Villanova as 5.5-point favorites? Can Seattle U pull off a home upset of Washington? I’ll pick all 3 games below. Read on for our Friday CBB Best Bets Dec. 19 article.

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CBB Best Bet: Seton Hall +2.5 over Providence

I like the Pirates here. Seton Hall should cover the 2.5 points as road underdogs at Providence because they control tempo and play tough defense that limits efficient offense, keeping games close regardless of venue and opponent. What’s more, the Pirates are 5-1 ATS in their last 6, 3-0 ATS as underdogs this season, and 5-4 ATS after a win this year, showing they can reliably navigate various in-season situations. Seton Hall’s ability to slow the pace and grind out possessions against high-scoring teams should help neutralize Providence’s offensive firepower, creating a tight game throughout. Final score projection: SETON HALL 74, PROVIDENCE 71.

CBB Best Bet: Wisconsin -5.5 over Villanova

I’m backing the Badgers against the number on Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Wisconsin should cover the 5.5-point spread as neutral-site favorites vs. Villanova because they’re playing efficient, high-tempo basketball—averaging 85.1 PPG while consistently getting to the line and managing possessions well—which can stress Villanova’s defense and boost scoring chances.

Additionally, Wisconsin is 5-3 ATS as a favorite, 2-0 ATS after a loss, and 3-1 ATS when playing on 4+ days’ rest this season, showing that they can perform in situations like Friday’s contest. With multiple scoring options and improved offensive execution, the Badgers have the look of a team that controls pace and efficiency here. They should win this game by 2+ possessions. Final score projection: WISCONSIN 78, VILLANOVA 70.

CBB Best Bet: Seattle U +7.5 over Washington

I’m backing the Redhawks in this one. Seattle U should cover the 7.5 points against Washington as home underdogs because the Redhawks have already shown that they can hang with the Huskies—especially offensively—keeping pace and generating efficient scoring opportunities against a typically higher-tempo Washington offensive attack.

The Redhawks beat Washington 79-70 last season, snapping a long losing streak in the series, and they’re 2-0 ATS in their last two games vs. the Huskies, showing they can consistently hang tough in this spot. Seattle U’s ability to move the ball and score in rhythm at home should keep this within reach. The Redhawks have a chance to win another game in this cross-town rivalry, and I think they get it done against the Huskies late on Friday night. Final score projection: SEATTLE U 74, WASHINGTON 71.