DePaul Blue Demons vs Seton Hall Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25
Planning on watching today’s Blue Demons and Pirates game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on PEAC. The over/under for this game is set at 133.5 points, and Seton Hall is favored by -3 vs. DePaul in a Big East conference matchup.
DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates -3
This game will be played at Prudential Center at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.
WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Pirates.
- Not only will Seton Hall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Taking a Look at the Blue Demons Chances in Newark
DePaul’s season record dropped to 9-6 after a tough 100-56 loss to Villanova on Saturday. The Blue Demons went into the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 156, going over the pre-game line of 146.5.
DePaul trailed 48-32 at halftime and struggled even more in the second half, scoring just 24 points while allowing 52.
DePaul struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 33.3% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 40%. They hit only 25.9% of their threes, going 7-for-27, and connected on 60% of their free throws, making 9 of 15 attempts. The Blue Demons managed 14 offensive rebounds and recorded 8 assists as a team.
Eric Dixon led DePaul with 25 points, shooting 52.9% overall and 40% from three (4-for-10). Jordan Longino was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 5 of his three-point attempts and finishing with 19 points on 77.8% shooting. Wooga Poplar also went 3-for-3 from deep, contributing 17 points on 66.7% shooting.
DePaul’s defense struggled, giving up 100 points on 59% shooting. They allowed 37 field goals on 62 attempts.
From beyond the arc, DePaul gave up 16 threes on 27 attempts, a 59% rate. They also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Pirates?
Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games
Seton Hall’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 5-9 after a 94-72 loss to Xavier on Tuesday. The Pirates were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.
Seton Hall was down 44-31 at halftime and allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points reached 166, well over the pre-game O/U line of 132.5.
Seton Hall’s offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting just 37.7% from the field. They connected on 46.2% of their threes, hitting 6 of 13 attempts, while their two-point shooting was only 35.4% (17/48). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 20 of 24 for an 83.3% rate.
Ryan Conwell led the way with 22 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 42.9% from three. Isaiah Coleman added 19 points, though he shot just 35.0% from the field. Dante Maddox Jr. was a standout, hitting 80.0% of his shots and 66.7% from deep, finishing with 14 points and 6 assists.
Seton Hall’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 94 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 57% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 17 baskets on 26 attempts, a 65% success rate for their opponent.
From three-point range, Seton Hall allowed 10 threes on 21 attempts, with their opponent shooting 47%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 40 times, where they hit 30 free throws, a 75% clip. Seton Hall gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.