Two undefeated teams open the second week of the regular season when Seton Hall travels to face Alabama at Coleman Coliseum on Friday at 9:00 PM ET. The game airs nationally on SEC Network. Both squads enter with 3-0 records and three days of rest after Monday victories.
Our lean
Spread
Alabama -15.5 (-110)
DraftKings via ESPN · line at publication, Nov 12, 6:00 PM ET
Break-even at -110: 52.4% · Market, vig removed: Alabama -15.5 50.0% · Alabama to win 88.7%
The line has moved to Alabama -17.5 (-115), DraftKings via ESPN, Nov 13, 12:40 PM ET. This lean was written at Alabama -15.5 (-110).
Alabama's recent margins of victory exceed those posted by Seton Hall, and the home team's higher scoring average combined with better shooting percentages aligns with the spread listed at DraftKings. The unchanged line since opening reflects the gap shown in the season stats.
Seton Hall outlook
Seton Hall has opened the season with three straight wins, most recently defeating Charlotte 49ers 68-62. Earlier results include a 67-60 victory over Long Island University Sharks and a 66-42 win over Saint Peter's Peacocks. The team is scoring 67.0 points per game while allowing 54.7.
Season-long numbers show Seton Hall shooting 42 percent from the field and 33 percent from three while averaging 36.3 rebounds, 14.7 assists and 14.0 turnovers per game. Roddie Anderson leads the team with 17.0 points per game, Mihailo Petrovic averages 3.0 assists and Elijah Fisher grabs 5.7 rebounds.
Alabama outlook
Alabama has also started 3-0, including a 109-68 home win over Oakland Golden Grizzlies. The Crimson Tide followed with a 101-86 victory against Arkansas State Red Wolves and a 96-74 result versus Sam Houston Bearkats. Alabama is scoring 102.0 points per game and allowing 76.0.
Alabama is shooting 48 percent from the field and 39 percent from three while averaging 43.7 rebounds, 22.0 assists and 12.0 turnovers. London Jemison leads scoring at 14.3 points per game, while Amari Allen contributes 7.0 assists and 6.3 rebounds.
Key matchup
Alabama's offensive production stands well above Seton Hall's defensive allowance, while Seton Hall's lower scoring output faces Alabama's higher points-allowed figure. The contrast in field-goal efficiency and rebounding margins from the season stats points to Alabama controlling interior play and tempo at home.
Written with AI assistance from ESPN data and checked by a separate automated fact-check against that data. Lines as of Nov 12, 6:00 PM ET from DraftKings; they move — confirm the price before you bet. 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. How we write previews
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