The Creighton Bluejays (13-10, 4-6 Big East) will be at the Prudential Center to go head-to-head against the Seton Hall Pirates (13-9, 4-6 Big East) in a Big East matchup. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Creighton Bluejays vs. Seton Hall Pirates Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Pirates lost a tough one against the Butler Bulldogs, 70-68, while the Bluejays were beaten by the 14th-ranked Villanova Wildcats, 66-59.
Creighton held Villanova to an effective field goal percentage of 0.464 (below their season average of 0.555) while Seton Hall held Butler to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.8 (below their season average of 26.6). Seton Hall was lifted by Myles Powell, who put up 21 points. Meanwhile, Davion Mintz played a key role for Creighton with 19 points and eight rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last matchup, the Bluejays won 80-63. Creighton’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Seton Hall. The Bluejays had a rate of 0.608 while the Pirates posted a mark of 0.444. This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
Creighton appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Bluejays rank 20th in offensive efficiency, while Seton Hall ranks 171st in defensive efficiency.
Creighton Bluejays vs. Seton Hall Pirates Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Creighton, ATS Winner – Creighton, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Creighton ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while Seton Hall ranks 223rd (20.2).
- The Pirates average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 85th in the nation. The Bluejays rank 112th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- The Bluejays rank 25th in assists per game (16.4) while the Pirates rank 148th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- Seton Hall averages 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 58th in the NCAA. Creighton ranks 88th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Pirates have been outscored by an average of 8.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Seton Hall has defeated opponents by an average of 1.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Bluejays have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (7.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (5.8 below their season average).
