Seton Hall Pirates vs Creighton Bluejays NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Pirates versus the Bluejays? Tip off is at at 1:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 135.5 points, and Creighton is favored by -15.5 to win at home against Seton Hall.
SETON HALL PIRATES VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +15.5
This game will be played at CHI Health Center Omaha at 1:30 ET on Saturday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bluejays.
- Even though we have Creighton winning straight-up, we like Seton Hall at +15.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can the Pirates Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games
Seton Hall’s season continued to be a struggle after a 76-59 home loss to Marquette on Tuesday. The Pirates, who are now 6-13, were +13 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.
Seton Hall trailed 33-21 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 38 points while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 135 fell just under the 138.5 O/U line.
Seton Hall managed just 59 points in their last game, shooting 48.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.2%, with a strong 62.5% inside the arc, but they struggled from deep, hitting only 1 of 11 threes (9.1%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 16 of 20 attempts, good for 80%.
Isaiah Coleman led the way with 27 points, shooting 64.3% overall. Kam Jones added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three (66.7%). Prince Aligbe contributed 12 points, shooting 75% from the field, while David Joplin and Ben Gold each chipped in 11 points, with Gold hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.
Seton Hall’s defense struggled to contain their opponent inside, allowing them to shoot 62% on two-point attempts, contributing to 76 points overall. The Pirates did manage to limit damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to just 1 three-pointer on 11 attempts, a 9% shooting performance.
From the free-throw line, Seton Hall’s opponent capitalized on their opportunities, hitting 16 of 20 for 80%. The Pirates also gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.
Do the Bluejays Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Creighton Bluejays Recent Game/Games
Creighton improved to 13-6 on the season with a 73-49 win over DePaul on Tuesday. The Bluejays, who were -7 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.
Creighton led 31-19 at halftime and added 42 points in the second half while allowing 30. The total points for the game were 122, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.
Creighton’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 52.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%. They were efficient inside, hitting 65.5% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on just 31.6% from beyond the arc, making 6 of 19 threes.
At the free-throw line, the Bluejays shot 77.3%, converting 17 of 22 attempts. They dished out 19 assists and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds. Layden Blocker led the way with 15 points, while Jamiya Neal added 14 points and 7 rebounds.
Creighton’s defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 30% shooting from the field. The Bluejays limited their opponent to 16/40 shooting on two-point attempts, a 40% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Creighton’s defense was even more effective, as they allowed just 3 threes on 23 attempts, a 13% shooting performance. The opponent also struggled from the free-throw line, making only 8 of 13 attempts, a 61% rate.