Seton Hall Pirates vs Creighton Bluejays Picks and Predictions March 4th 2025

Seton Hall Pirates vs Creighton Bluejays March 4th 2025

The Bluejays and Pirates are set to face off at 7:00 ET on FS1. The Pirates will host the game at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Creighton is favored by -9.5 in this Big East conference contest against Seton Hall. The game’s over/under currently sits at 133.5 points.

Bluejays vs. Pirates Key Information

• Sport: CBB
• Teams: Creighton Bluejays at Seton Hall Pirates
• Where: Newark at Prudential Center
• Date: Tuesday, March 4th
• Betting Odds CREIGH -9.5, CREIGH -460 | SETON +350 O/U 133.5

The Bluejays Can Win If…

Creighton’s season record dropped to 20-9 after a tough 83-61 road loss to Xavier on Saturday. The Bluejays entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.

Creighton trailed 42-27 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 41.

Creighton’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 25% of their threes (6/24) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They shot 44.8% overall from the field, with a strong 58.8% shooting on two-pointers.

Ryan Kalkbrenner and Zach Freemantle each scored 23 points, with Kalkbrenner adding 12 rebounds. Ryan Conwell contributed 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Dante Maddox Jr. connected on 3 of 4 from deep, finishing with 16 points.

Creighton’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 56% of their two-point attempts, with 22 made shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Creighton allowed 11 threes on 21 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 6 free throws.

• The Bluejays are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
• Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Bluejays struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 4-1.
• Over their last three games, the Bluejays have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 0-3 vs. the spread.

The Pirates Can Win If…

Seton Hall fell to 7-22 on the season after a 71-61 road loss to St. John’s on Saturday. Despite being +20.5 point underdogs, the Pirates kept it closer than expected.

Seton Hall trailed 34-30 at halftime and were outscored 37-31 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.

Seton Hall managed just 61 points in their last game, with RJ Luis Jr. leading the way with 21 points and 6 rebounds, hitting 2 of 4 from deep. The Pirates shot 52.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%, but struggled from three, hitting only 2 of 11 attempts (18.2%).

Inside the arc, Seton Hall was strong, shooting 62.2% on two-point attempts, but their free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they connected on just 9 of 21 attempts (42.9%). Dylan Addae-Wusu contributed 18 points and 7 assists, while Zuby Ejiofor added 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Seton Hall’s defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, connecting on 23 of their 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they hit 19 of 40 shots, good for 47%.

From three-point range, Seton Hall allowed just 4 made threes on 13 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. The Pirates also sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they made 21, shooting 63%. Seton Hall gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

• Through their last five home games, Seton Hall has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 0-5 while averaging 54 points per game.
• Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pirates have gone 4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
• In their last three games, the Pirates have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 3-0 vs. the spread.

The Lean

The Pirates come in as the underdog at +9.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 133.5 and given that our model is projecting 145 points between the teams, we like the over.

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Creighton Looks to Rebound Against Struggling Seton Hall in Big East Matchup

Creighton enters the final week of the regular season with plenty to play for, but first, it must shake off a lopsided 83-61 loss to Xavier when it visits Seton Hall on Tuesday night in Newark, New Jersey.

The Bluejays (20-9, 13-5 Big East) are currently tied with No. 20 Marquette for second place in the conference, but with a more favorable remaining schedule, they have a chance to lock in a high seed for the Big East Tournament.

Meanwhile, Seton Hall (7-22, 2-16 Big East) is at the bottom of the conference standings, dealing with injuries, inexperience, and offensive struggles that have plagued them all season.

Creighton Looking to Rebound After Blowout Loss

Saturday’s 83-61 loss to Xavier was Creighton’s worst defeat since December, as the Musketeers dominated both ends of the floor.

“We haven’t been beaten like this in a long time,” Creighton coach Greg McDermott said. “Nobody has really done that to our defense all year.”

Despite the loss, Creighton is still in a strong position for the NCAA Tournament and has a great opportunity to get back on track against a struggling Seton Hall team.

In their first meeting on Jan. 25, Creighton crushed Seton Hall 79-54, holding the Pirates to just 20 second-half points.

• Ryan Kalkbrenner dominated in that game, shooting 9-for-10 from the field for 23 points.
• Steven Ashworth added 17 points, including five three-pointers and nine assists.

Kalkbrenner has been a consistent force, scoring at least 10 points and recording a block in 14 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the nation.

Seton Hall Struggling to Find Consistency

Seton Hall’s season has been defined by injuries and lack of roster continuity, leaving head coach Shaheen Holloway frustrated.

“We never really had a full roster where the guys could play together — someone was always out,” Holloway said. “I’m just upset that we didn’t have a chance to really jell like we could have. I think we could have had a better season than what we’re having right now.”

The Pirates have lost four straight games and 13 of their last 14, falling to the bottom of the Big East standings alongside DePaul.

Scoring has been a major issue, as Seton Hall ranks third-worst in the nation in points per game (62.2 PPG).

The team’s only consistent offensive threats are:

• Isaiah Coleman (15.4 PPG) – The sophomore guard leads the team in scoring, but lacks help around him.
• Dylan Addae-Wusu (10.5 PPG) – The only other active Seton Hall player averaging double figures.
• Chaunce Jenkins (12.1 PPG) has missed the last 11 games with a knee injury, further depleting Seton Hall’s offensive depth.

Seton Hall’s offensive struggles make it difficult to keep up with high-scoring teams like Creighton, especially when the Pirates lack a reliable three-point shooting threat.

Key Matchups to Watch

• Ryan Kalkbrenner vs. Seton Hall’s Frontcourt – Kalkbrenner was unstoppable in the first meeting, and if Seton Hall can’t contain him, it could be another long night for the Pirates.
• Creighton’s Perimeter Shooting vs. Seton Hall’s Defense – The Bluejays have hit a three-pointer in 1,049 consecutive games. If they find their rhythm from deep, they could put this game away early.
• Seton Hall’s Energy vs. Creighton’s Focus – Seton Hall has nothing to lose, while Creighton must stay focused to avoid another sloppy performance like the Xavier game.

Who Has the Edge?

Creighton is the clear favorite and has everything to play for, while Seton Hall is just trying to finish the season without further embarrassment.

The Bluejays’ size, shooting, and defense should be too much for the Pirates to handle, but if Seton Hall can slow the game down and keep Creighton’s offense in check, they might be able to make it competitive for a half.

Will Creighton get back on track and solidify its spot near the top of the Big East, or can Seton Hall play spoiler at home? Tuesday night’s matchup will determine if the Bluejays are ready for the postseason push.