Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Big East conference will kick off this Saturday with an anticipated game featuring the #18 Creighton Bluejays and the Seton Hall Pirates. Creighton is coming off a challenging loss against UConn, while Seton Hall continues to excel in conference play. In their previous encounters last season, Creighton emerged victorious against Seton Hall on both occasions. The game is scheduled to begin at 12:00 pm EST at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and will be televised on FS1. Creighton is currently the favored team, opening at -2.75, and the odds have not shifted since.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bluejays -155 | Pirates +129

Spread: Bluejays -2.75 (-110) | Pirates +2.75 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 139 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Creighton will win straight-up is 61%.

Creighton Bluejays

Creighton University's men's basketball team currently ranks 18th in the AP Poll, showcasing the talent within the Big East conference. Despite their recent loss to top-ranked UConn, the team has had notable victories against opponents like #23 Providence. With a record of 6-1, both UConn and Seton Hall presently lead the conference, leaving Creighton two games back. Guard Steven Ashworth performed well in the game against UConn, leading the team with 15 points. The team's standout player is senior guard Baylor Scheierman, who averages 17.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. He is regarded as one of the top scorers in the conference, having made 54 three-pointers with a shooting percentage of 36.7%. Trey Alexander serves as the primary ballhandler, averaging 15.7 points and 4.4 assists per game. However, his recent performances have been less impactful in terms of scoring. Ryan Kalkbrenner, a 7'1 senior center, leads the conference in blocks with 2.6 per game while also contributing 7.4 rebounds and 1.57 points. Creighton currently holds the 16th position in the national rankings by KenPom, partly due to their strong defense, which ranks 7th in efficiency. Their offense ranks 42nd in efficiency, and the team prefers a slower pace of play, ranking 263rd in tempo. According to Joe Lunardi's Bracketology, Creighton is currently projected as a 4th seed. No injuries have been reported for the team. In terms of statistical performance, Creighton ranks 46th in offense with an average of 80.94 points per game and 36.58% shooting from three-point range. They excel in field goal percentage, hitting 49.53% of their attempts while making 74.49% of their free throws. Defensively, the team allows opponents to score 64.75 points per game, with opponents shooting 40.08% from the field and 73.03% from the free-throw line. Creighton's defense limits opponents to 29.03% shooting from beyond the arc. The team averages 40.31 rebounds per game and has a positive assist-to-turnover ratio, with 16.69 offensive assists and 11.00 turnovers per game. Defensively, they average 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Career Three's for @playforhim3 ! 📺 FS1 #GoJays pic.twitter.com/wWFktxa3x9