Seton Hall Pirates vs DePaul Blue Demons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/2/25
The Pirates and Blue Demons are set to face off at 6:00 ET on FS1. The Blue Demons will host the game at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. The odds for this Big East conference game currently have DePaul as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 135.5 points.
SETON HALL PIRATES VS DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons -4.5
This game will be played at Wintrust Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, February 2nd.
WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Blue Demons.
- Not only will DePaul pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Seton Hall Shock Everyone at Wintrust Arena?
Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games
Seton Hall’s season record dropped to 6-15 after a 69-67 loss to Providence on Tuesday. The Pirates were +3.5 underdogs but managed to cover the spread, keeping the game closer than expected.
After trailing 30-26 at halftime, Seton Hall scored 41 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t complete the comeback, allowing 39 points to Providence. The total points for the game were 136, slightly over the O/U line of 133.5.
Seton Hall struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37% overall and 18.2% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, but they managed to connect on 50% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 23 of 30 attempts, shooting 76.7%.
Jayden Pierre and Jabri Abdur-Rahim both hit 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, with Pierre finishing 6 of 9 overall. Prince Aligbe led the team with 19 points, shooting 7 of 12, while Bensley Joseph and Corey Floyd Jr. each grabbed 7 rebounds. The Pirates also had 13 offensive rebounds and 11 assists in the game.
Seton Hall’s defense held their opponent to 69 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 16 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Seton Hall’s defense limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 22 attempts, an 18% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 23 free throws, a 76% rate.
Can the Blue Demons Deliver Being Favored at Home?
DePaul Blue Demons Recent Game/Games
DePaul’s season record fell to 10-12 after a 72-61 road loss to Connecticut on Wednesday. Despite being +14 point underdogs, the Blue Demons kept the game closer than expected. The combined points of 133 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.
DePaul led 37-29 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 24 points while allowing 43. Their inability to maintain their first-half momentum ultimately cost them the game.
DePaul’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 61 points on 42% shooting from the field. They connected on only 28.6% of their three-point attempts, hitting 6 of 21 from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 48%.
Layden Blocker and Tarris Reed Jr. both shot 75% from the field, with Blocker adding 18 points and Reed contributing 16. Jaylin Stewart was efficient as well, going 6 for 7 overall and 3 for 4 from beyond the arc, finishing with 15 points.
DePaul’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 24 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, with the opposing team hitting 17 of 33 two-point shots.
From three-point range, DePaul’s defense held their opponents to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes on 22 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws for 81%. DePaul allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.