Seton Hall Pirates vs Marquette Golden Eagles January 21st 2025

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Eagles versus the Pirates? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on PEAC. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. In this Big East matchup, Marquette is favored bt -12.5 vs. Seton Hall. The over/under for the game is 136.5 points.

Golden Eagles vs. Pirates Key Information

Sport: CBB
Teams: Marquette Golden Eagles at Seton Hall Pirates
Where: Newark at Prudential Center
Date: Tuesday, January 21st
Betting Odds MARQ -12.5, MARQ -770 | SETON +515 O/U 136.5

The Golden Eagles Can Win If…

Marquette fell to 15-3 on the season after a 59-57 loss to Xavier on Saturday. The Golden Eagles were -9.5 favorites at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 116 fell well short of the O/U line of 148.5.

Marquette was down 35-24 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 24 points while scoring 33. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

Marquette struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points and shooting 37.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.5%, with a 27.6% mark from three-point range, hitting 8 of 29 attempts.

David Joplin led the team with 18 points, despite shooting 1 of 8 from beyond the arc. Zach Freemantle contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Kam Jones added 11 points and 6 assists.

Marquette’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point shots to 45% (15/33).

From beyond the arc, Marquette’s defense allowed 8 threes on 29 attempts (27%). They also sent their opponent to the line just 7 times, where they made 3 free throws (42%).

Across the Golden Eagles last three road games, the team averaged 78 points per game while allowing 67. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 3-0 straight-up.
In their last three contests as the favorite, Marquette has a poor record vs the spread going 0-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.
Over their last five games, the Golden Eagles have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.

The Pirates Can Win If…

Seton Hall’s season struggles continued with a 79-51 loss to St. John’s on Saturday, dropping their record to 6-12. The Pirates were +9 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 138.5 O/U line.

Seton Hall fell behind early, trailing 39-16 at halftime. While they scored 35 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 40 points, preventing any comeback attempt.

Seton Hall’s offense struggled mightily in their last game, shooting just 26.3% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, finishing with only 51 points. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 29.8%, and they hit just 58.6% of their free throws, going 17-for-29 from the line.

RJ Luis Jr. was a bright spot, scoring 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three-point range. He also added 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Isaiah Coleman had a rough night, hitting just 1 of 13 shots and missing all 5 of his three-point attempts.

Seton Hall’s defense was solid, giving up 79 points despite allowing 19 offensive rebounds. They held their opponent to just 26% shooting from the field, with 15 made baskets on 57 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Seton Hall limited their opponent to 4 threes on 16 attempts, a 25% shooting rate. They also sent them to the line 29 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 58%.

When looking at their past three home matchups, Seton Hall has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 78 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Seton Hall has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 1-9 straight up.
In their last three games, the Pirates have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.

The Lean

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +12.5, the Pirates is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 136.5 and our model has the Golden Eagles and Pirates finishing with a combined 145 points. Our pick is to take the over.

Marquette Heads to Seton Hall Looking to Bounce Back

After a tough loss to Xavier that snapped their six-game winning streak, No. 10 Marquette is ready to regroup as they take on Seton Hall in Newark, N.J., on Tuesday night. The Golden Eagles (15-3, 6-1 Big East) are looking to clean up their mistakes, while the Pirates (6-12, 1-6) hope to turn things around during a rough season.

Marquette Wants to Get Back on Track

Saturday’s 59-57 loss to Xavier was Marquette’s worst offensive performance of the season. Usually a team that lights it up from deep, the Golden Eagles struggled from three, hitting just 8-of-29 shots (27.6%). They also couldn’t create their usual havoc on defense, forcing just six turnovers.

Despite the loss, Marquette showed some fight. They were down by 19 points in the second half but clawed their way back, thanks to a big second half from David Joplin, who dropped 12 of his 18 points during the comeback. Kam Jones, the team’s top scorer (19.1 PPG), had an off night with just 11 points but kept them within reach late in the game.

“Teams are coming at us like their hair’s on fire because of who we are we’ve got to match that energy from the jump.” -Shaka Smart

Seton Hall’s Struggles Are Real

Things aren’t looking great for Seton Hall. They’ve dropped eight of their last nine games, including a 79-51 beatdown by St. John’s on Saturday. The Pirates’ offense was ice-cold, missing 20 of their first 21 shots and shooting 4-for-30 in the first half.

Isaiah Coleman, their leading scorer (15.2 PPG), had a rough night, scoring just 11 points on 1-of-13 shooting. Injuries aren’t helping either. Chaunce Jenkins (11.4 PPG) left the game with a lower-body injury, and Dylan Addae-Wusu (9.9 PPG) missed his second straight game with a foot issue. Head coach Shaheen Holloway didn’t mince words after the loss: “We got embarrassed at home. We can’t let this happen again, especially with a top-10 team coming in.”

What to Watch

For Marquette: Can they find their shooting groove again and take advantage of Seton Hall’s struggles? Watch for their ability to create turnovers, which is their bread and butter.
For Seton Hall: Can they avoid another brutal start? If Jenkins and Addae-Wusu can’t play, someone needs to step up to keep them competitive.

Game Outlook

Marquette is the clear favorite here, but they can’t overlook Seton Hall. A fast start and strong defense will be key to avoiding another upset. For the Pirates, this is a chance to make a statement, but it’s going to take a near-flawless effort.

Tip-off is Tuesday night at the Prudential Center. Marquette’s looking to rebound, and Seton Hall is fighting to salvage their season. Don’t miss it!

Seton Hall Pirates vs Marquette Golden Eagles Picks and Predictions January 21st 2025