The Villanova Wildcats will host the Seton Hall Pirates on Monday in a battle between Big East rivals. The Pirates lost by a score of 69-62 at Providence over the weekend, and we should expect them to struggle here just two days later against the conference leaders. The home team will be asked to cover a big number, but I believe they will have little trouble blowing out an inferior opponent.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Home Cookin' - The Wildcats are still undefeated at home with a record of 13-0, and they've won their last seven home games by an average margin of more than 17 points. They have a history of covering the spread as a home favorite, with a record of 26-9 ATS in their last 35 home games.

2. Battle on the Boards - Wildcats forward Daniel Ochefu had a massive game against the Pirates earlier this season, pulling down 24 rebounds and scoring 19 points. It was the second highest ever total for rebounds in a Big East game.

3. X-Factor - The Pirates upset Villanova in New Jersey earlier in the season, and that sets up a revenge spot for the Wildcats at home tonight. They appear to be catching Seton Hall at a good time, as the Pirates have lost four straight, covering the spread just once during that span.

Selection: This is a play on the Villanova Wildcats