Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates Picks and Predictions January 25th 2025

Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates January 25th 2025

Betting on today’s Pirates and Bluejays game? Catch the action at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE, as the Bluejays hosts this showdown at 1:30 ET on FS1. The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Creighton as the -15.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 135.5 points.

Pirates vs. Bluejays Key Information

• Sport: CBB
• Teams: Seton Hall Pirates at Creighton Bluejays
• Where: Omaha at CHI Health Center Omaha
• Date: Saturday, January 25th
• Betting Odds CREIGH -15.5, SETON +1000 | CREIGH -2100 O/U 135.5

The Pirates Can Win If…

Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games

The Pirates’ season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 6-13 after a 76-59 loss to Marquette on Tuesday. Playing at home, Seton Hall entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

Seton Hall trailed 33-21 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 135 fell just under the O/U line of 138.5.

Seton Hall’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 1 of 11 threes for a 9.1% shooting percentage. However, they were efficient inside, connecting on 62.5% of their two-point attempts, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8% and an effective field goal percentage of 51.2%.

Isaiah Coleman led the way with 27 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the field. Kam Jones contributed 19 points and 4 assists, hitting 4 of 6 threes for a 66.7% shooting percentage from deep. Seton Hall also shot 80% from the free-throw line, making 16 of 20 attempts.

Seton Hall’s defense struggled to contain their opponent’s two-point shooting, allowing them to hit 62% of their shots inside the arc. Overall, the Pirates gave up 76 points on 48% shooting from the field.

Despite their defensive issues, Seton Hall did manage to limit their opponent’s three-point shooting, holding them to just 1/11 from deep. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 attempts.

• In their last five road games, Seton Hall has averaged 72 points per game while allowing 82. The team’s record in this stretch was 0-5 while going 3-2.
• Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Pirates have a straight up record of 0-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
• Over their last five games, the Pirates have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.

The Bluejays Can Win If…

Creighton Bluejays Recent Game/Games

Creighton improved to 13-6 on the season with a 73-49 road win over DePaul on Tuesday, January 21st. The Bluejays, who were favored by 7 points, covered the spread with the victory.

Creighton led 31-19 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.

Creighton’s offense was efficient in their last game, shooting 52.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%. They connected on 65.5% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 31.6% from beyond the arc, making 6 of 19 threes.

The Bluejays also shot 77.3% from the free-throw line, converting 17 of 22 attempts. They dished out 19 assists, with Layden Blocker leading the way with 15 points and 3 assists. Jamiya Neal added 14 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 2 of 5 from three-point range.

Creighton’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 30% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they allowed only 3 made threes on 23 attempts, a 13% shooting performance.

Inside the arc, Creighton limited their opponent to 40% shooting, with 16 made two-pointers on 40 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 8 of those attempts for 61%.

• When looking at their past five home matchups, Creighton has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
• Creighton has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
• In their last three games, the Bluejays have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 2-0-1 vs. the spread.

The Lean

When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Bluejays vs. Bluejays game, our recommendation is to take the Bluejays at -15.5. Despite our model showing the Bluejays winning 76-70, we like Pirates as our point-spread pick.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 135.5 and our model has the Pirates and Bluejays finishing with a combined 146 points. Our pick is to take the over.

Creighton Looks to Keep Rolling at Home

The Creighton Bluejays return to Omaha with momentum as they seek their fifth consecutive win when they face the Seton Hall Pirates on Saturday afternoon. After navigating a stretch of four road games in five contests, Creighton (13-6, 6-2 Big East) finds itself in a tie for third place in the conference standings, chasing a Big East championship and a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

The Bluejays are coming off an impressive 73-49 road win over DePaul, showcasing their defensive prowess and offensive efficiency. Ryan Kalkbrenner, a consistent force this season, contributed 13 points and eight rebounds in the victory. Kalkbrenner is shooting an incredible 65.2 percent from the field while averaging 17.4 points per game, slightly improving on last year’s production.

Creighton coach Greg McDermott highlighted the challenges his team has overcome:

“Four of the last five have been on the road and, in this league, the road is a bear. We found a way to win four out of five of those … Every one of these games from here on out is very important as we chase the Big East championship and hopefully an NCAA Tournament bid.”

Seton Hall Faces Uphill Battle

Seton Hall (6-13, 1-7) continues to struggle, having lost nine of its last 10 games. On Tuesday, the Pirates were overwhelmed by No. 10 Marquette in a 76-59 loss, largely due to 24 turnovers, their second-highest total during Shaheen Holloway’s three-year tenure as head coach.

The Pirates are dealing with significant injury challenges, as starting guards Dylan Addae-Wusu (foot) and Chaunce Jenkins (hamstring) are likely to miss Saturday’s game. Their absence leaves Seton Hall with just 10 healthy scholarship players.

Sophomore wing Isaiah Coleman has been a bright spot for the Pirates, scoring a career-high 27 points against Marquette. Coleman, averaging a team-best 15.8 points per game, will be tasked with shouldering even more of the offensive load as Seton Hall tries to compete against Creighton’s well-rounded squad.

Holloway praised Coleman but emphasized the need for a more well-rounded game:

“Isaiah is getting better, but he’s got to do other things as well. Isaiah rebounding the basketball is good, and now we’ve got to get him playmaking. You start doing that, then teams can’t concentrate on you as much.”

Key Matchups

1. Ryan Kalkbrenner vs. Seton Hall’s Frontcourt: Kalkbrenner’s scoring efficiency and rebounding will be critical as he takes on Seton Hall’s depleted roster. His ability to control the paint could be a game-changer.
2. Isaiah Coleman vs. Creighton Defense: Coleman will need another stellar offensive performance to give Seton Hall any chance of an upset. Creighton’s defense, which limited DePaul to under 50 points, will look to shut him down.
3. Guard Play: With Seton Hall missing key guards, Creighton’s backcourt duo of Steven Ashworth and Jamiya Neal has an opportunity to dominate the pace of play.

Prediction

Creighton’s depth, offensive balance, and home-court advantage make them the clear favorite against a banged-up Seton Hall team. Expect the Bluejays to continue their strong play and capitalize on the Pirates’ lack of healthy playmakers.

Final Score Prediction: Creighton 78, Seton Hall 61

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Conclusion

The Bluejays are in prime position to secure another crucial Big East victory and keep climbing the standings. Seton Hall, with its injury woes, will have a tough time slowing down Creighton’s efficient offense and dominant interior play. Saturday’s game in Omaha should provide another opportunity for Creighton to solidify its spot as a top-tier team in the conference.