UConn Women vs Seton Hall Women Prediction & Betting Pick | Women’s College Basketball January 24, 2026
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
🕖 Time: 12:00 PM EST
🏟️ Venue: Walsh Gymnasium - South Orange, NJ
UConn rolls into South Orange unbeaten and they’re not the kind of team that lets a streak wobble. The Huskies are 20–0, averaging nearly 90 points and outscoring opponents by almost 39 per game. That’s not luck — it’s depth, pace, and defensive pressure that turns every turnover into a quick bucket. Expect them to set a brutal tempo from the opening whistle.
Seton Hall is hot in the conference, riding a four‑game win streak and playing with confidence at Walsh Gym. Savannah Catalon and Mariana Valenzuela have been reliable scorers, and the Pirates can string together solid halves. Still, their ceiling against elite defenses is limited; they average about 72 points but struggle to sustain that output when possessions are short and turnovers pile up.
The matchup history is lopsided. UConn has dominated this series for decades — 56–1 all‑time and 42 straight wins — and the last meeting in Hartford was an 84–48 blowout. That kind of recurring dominance isn’t coincidence. UConn forces mistakes and converts them into easy points; Seton Hall has shown it can hang for stretches, but not for 40 minutes against the Huskies’ rotation.
First half is where the value sits. UConn’s identity is to come out sharp and punish early. They forced 32 turnovers in the last matchup and turned those into 35 points. When the Huskies get up early, they don’t just manage the game — they bury it. A big first‑half number is realistic because UConn attacks immediately and Seton Hall tends to be reactive rather than proactive under pressure.
Seton Hall’s team total under 50.5 is a clean play given how UConn defends. The Pirates shot under 42% overall in recent games and were held to 48 in Hartford. Against a defense that ranks first nationally in points allowed, Seton Hall’s usual looks will be contested, and their three‑point volume dries up when the Huskies force turnovers and control the glass.
There’s a scheduling wrinkle: the game was moved up a day to avoid a major storm. That favors the deeper, more professional roster. UConn handles travel and disruption without losing focus; Seton Hall’s recent wins came with normal routines and home comfort. The earlier tip helps the team with the better structure and preparation more than the underdog.
Personnel matters here. UConn’s Sarah Strong is carrying the load and can take over early; Azzi Fudd and Allie Ziebel space the floor and punish closeouts. Seton Hall’s Catalon is a real threat, but she needs help to reach 50 points as a team. If UConn clamps down on secondary scorers, the Pirates will struggle to hit the number.
Tempo will be UConn’s choice. They push, force turnovers, and convert in transition. Seton Hall prefers half‑court sets and patient possessions, but that style collapses when you’re defending against a team that scores off mistakes. Expect shorter possessions, more forced shots for the Pirates, and a scoreboard that favors the Huskies early.
This is a matchup where the public might overrate Seton Hall’s recent form. Yes, they’re playing well, but form is relative — beating mid‑tier Big East teams is different than surviving UConn’s pressure. I’m siding with the team that creates chaos and finishes possessions; that’s the Huskies, and that’s why the first‑half spread is the play.
UConn to jump on Seton Hall early and the Pirates to struggle to reach 50 points. The numbers line up with the matchup, the history, and the situational edge.
📌 Official Picks
UConn Women -18.5 First Half -116
Seton Hall Women Under 50.5 Team Total -120
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