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Seton Hall's NCAA Hopes Ride on Big East Quarterfinal
12 Mar
Summary
- Seton Hall must win the Big East Tournament for NCAA Tournament chances.
- Creighton struggles as a 2.5-point underdog, with a 5-9-1 ATS record.
- The UNDER is a strong pick, hitting in 19 of Seton Hall's 31 games.
Shaheen Holloway's Seton Hall Pirates face a critical juncture in their season, needing a victory in the Big East Tournament to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Their tournament path begins with a quarterfinal matchup against the Creighton Blue Jays.
Creighton has had a challenging season, holding a 15-16 overall record. Despite this, they managed to upset UConn. Seton Hall secured a narrow two-point victory at home against Creighton but lost by one point on the road. Oddsmakers view this as a close contest, listing Creighton as a 2.5-point underdog, though Creighton has a poor 5-9-1 against-the-spread record as an underdog this season.
The betting odds favor Seton Hall on the moneyline at -155, with Creighton at +130. The total points are set at 133.5. A key player to watch for Seton Hall is junior guard Adam Clark, who leads the team in scoring and assists. Despite his struggles with three-point shooting, Clark's presence on the floor enhances the Pirates' offensive organization.
Seton Hall's path to victory relies heavily on their defense, ranking 26th nationally in opponent effective field goal percentage. They play at a deliberately slow pace, ranking 306th in adjusted tempo. Creighton's offense is statistically stronger, but they are poor at drawing fouls. Given Seton Hall's offensive limitations and strong defense, coupled with Creighton's struggles, the prediction is for a low-scoring game. The UNDER on 133.5 points is a favored bet, as it has hit in 19 of Seton Hall's 31 games and 17 of Creighton's 31 games this season.
