The 23rd-ranked Creighton Bluejays (18-6, 7-4 Big East) and their sensational offense visit Seton Hall to play the 10th-ranked Pirates (18-5, 10-1 Big East) and their tremendous defense. Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Creighton Bluejays vs. Seton Hall Pirates ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Pirates defeated the 10th-ranked Villanova Wildcats 70-64, while the Bluejays beat the St. John’s Red Storm 94-82.
The Bluejays had a better free throw rate (0.190 vs. 0.122) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.716 (above their season average of 0.537). The Pirates, on the other hand, held the Wildcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.9 (below their season average of 27.2). The Wildcats had a free throw rate of 0.180 (below their season average of 0.213). Seton Hall was lifted by Sandro Mamukelashvili, who finished with 17 points and eight rebounds. Marcus Zegarowski had a good game for Creighton, putting up 23 points and seven rebounds.
The Pirates dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both contests. In the most recent matchup, Seton Hall won 81-75. Seton Hall was lights out from beyond the arc (12-27; 44.4 percent). Creighton, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (15-20; 75.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the prolific offense of Creighton takes on the elite defense of Seton Hall. The Bluejays rank 27th in offensive efficiency, while the Pirates are 31st in defensive efficiency.
Creighton Bluejays vs. Seton Hall Pirates Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Seton Hall, ATS Winner – Seton Hall, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Seton Hall ranks third in blocks per game (6.6) while Creighton ranks 195th (2.3).
- The Pirates average 23.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 109th in the nation. The Bluejays rank 216th in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
- Seton Hall ranks 80th in assists per game (14.3) while Creighton ranks 149th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
- The Pirates average 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 73rd in the NCAA. The Bluejays rank 227th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- Creighton ranks eighth in steals allowed per game (4.6) while Seton Hall ranks 129th (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bluejays’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, down from 7.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (4.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
