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  3. DePaul Blue Demons vs Seton Hall Pirates
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Game time: January 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM ET

Venue: Prudential Center — Newark, NJ

Article updated Jan 8, 6:00 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The DePaul Blue Demons and Seton Hall Pirates will face off for the first time this season on Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. EST at Prudential Center. Seton Hall swept last

Game outlook

The DePaul Blue Demons and Seton Hall Pirates will face off for the first time this season on Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. EST at Prudential Center. Seton Hall swept last season's series and is the betting favorite to win this matchup, opening at -3. The line has remained unchanged leading up to the game. It will be interesting to see if DePaul can bounce back and even the score in the 2025 season.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blue Demons +135 | Pirates -155

Spread: Blue Demons +3 (-110) | Pirates -3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 133.5 (-110)

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

DePaul Blue Demons

DePaul started the season strong with a 7-0 record but has struggled with a 2-6 record since then. They have particularly struggled defensively, allowing their opponents to score over 80 points in four of their last five games. The team also ranks at the bottom of the conference in points allowed per game and field goal percentage allowed. Offensively, they have failed to score over 70 points in four of their last five games. Despite their struggles, DePaul typically shoots well from the field and the free-throw line. David Skogman is questionable for their upcoming game. With a power ranking of 300, DePaul is ranked 99th in offense, 161st in defense, and has a 16-16 record this season. Offensively, they shoot well from three-point range but struggle with turnovers. Defensively, they struggle with opponent field goal percentage but are strong at rebounding. Ultimately, DePaul will need to improve defensively and find more consistency on offense to turn their season around.

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Seton Hall Pirates Analysis

Seton Hall Pirates have struggled with scoring this season, averaging the fewest points in the Big East conference. However, their defensive prowess has kept them competitive, limiting opponents to low scoring outputs. They have a strong defensive efficiency rating and are effective at forcing turnovers and limiting offensive rebounds. The Pirates will need to improve their shooting percentages and offensive production to end their losing streak. Key player Yacine Toumi is questionable due to injury. Despite their offensive struggles, Seton Hall has the potential to turn things around with their strong defensive capabilities.

DePaul's Road Woes Continue as Seton Hall Expected to Dominate on Wednesday Night

DePaul's performance on the road this season has been concerning, with a point differential of -26.4 in away games. The team's defense has struggled to contain opponents, while the offense has been inefficient. Additionally, in last year's matchups, DePaul was defeated by Seton Hall by more than 20 points in each game. Seton Hall's strong defense is expected to limit DePaul to fewer than 60 points in their upcoming game, especially considering DePaul's trend of allowing more than 75 points per away game. As a result, Seton Hall's offense is likely to have a standout performance. Therefore, it is advisable to favor Seton Hall for a dominating performance on Wednesday night.

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SportsJaw Blue Demons vs Pirates archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Blue Demons vs Pirates matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · DePaul Blue Demons+120 → +120Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Seton Hall Pirates-148 → -140Moved
  • Spread · DePaul Blue Demons+3 (-110) → +2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Seton Hall Pirates-3 (-110) → -2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over133.5 (-110) → 133 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under133.5 (-110) → 133 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

DePaul Blue Demons
16-16 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Seton Hall Pirates
21-12 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-08T23:00:35.174Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

DePaul started the season strong with a 7-0 record but has struggled with a 2-6 record since then. They have particularly struggled defensively, allowing their opponents to score over 80 points in four of their last five games. The team also ranks at the bottom of the conference in points allowed per game and field goal percentage allowed. Offensively, they have failed to score over 70 points in four of their last five games. Despite their struggles, DePaul typically shoots well from the field and the free-throw line. David Skogman is questionable for their upcoming game. With a power ranking of 300, DePaul is ranked 99th in offense, 161st in defense, and has a 16-16 record this season. Offensively, they shoot well from three-point range but struggle with turnovers. Defensively, they struggle with opponent field goal percentage but are strong at rebounding. Ultimately, DePaul will need to improve defensively and find more consistency on offense to turn their season around.

Seton Hall Pirates have struggled with scoring this season, averaging the fewest points in the Big East conference. However, their defensive prowess has kept them competitive, limiting opponents to low scoring outputs. They have a strong defensive efficiency rating and are effective at forcing turnovers and limiting offensive rebounds. The Pirates will need to improve their shooting percentages and offensive production to end their losing streak. Key player Yacine Toumi is questionable due to injury. Despite their offensive struggles, Seton Hall has the potential to turn things around with their strong defensive capabilities.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-09DePaul Blue Demons 62 · Seton Hall Pirates 86
  • 2024-01-30Seton Hall Pirates 72 · DePaul Blue Demons 39
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Seton Hall Pirates defeated DePaul Blue Demons 85-80

Seton Hall Pirates defeated DePaul Blue Demons 85-80 on January 8, 2025, a 5-point decision in the series. Seton Hall Pirates' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 42-27. Against SportsJaw's recorded DePaul Blue Demons +2.5 (-110) spread, Seton Hall Pirates covered, while the 165 combined points finished over the recorded total of 133.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Seton Hall Pirates -154Win