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Game Preview: Seton Hall Pirates vs Monmouth Hawks
Seton Hall returns to the Prudential Center seeking payback as they host Monmouth on Thursday night. Last season, the Hawks pulled off a stunning 63-51 upset, their first win over the Pirates in 16 meetings. For Seton Hall, that defeat was a low point. For this year’s group, everything has shifted in the opposite direction.
The Pirates enter at 3-0, coming off an 82-59 win over Fairfield in which they continued their early-season defensive dominance. Seton Hall has held opponents to just 56.7 points per game while gradually integrating 10 newcomers into the rotation. Freshman center Najai Hines recorded his first double-double against the Stags, and senior A.J. Staton-McCray posted a season-high 13 points after being challenged by coach Shaheen Holloway to expand his impact.
Seton Hall is still waiting for returning big man Godswill Erheriene, who remains out with a shoulder injury. They also saw guard Jahseem Felton leave the Fairfield game with an awkward fall, forcing Trey Parker—recently returning from a preseason injury—to log more minutes. Seton Hall will look to keep its tempo controlled and its defensive pressure high as they try to avoid last season’s letdown.
Monmouth enters at 1-1 after a 96-68 win over Caldwell and a 73-60 loss to La Salle. The Hawks have been without starting point guard Kavion McClain, who remains unavailable due to an ongoing NCAA investigation. Without him, Monmouth has leaned heavily on guard Jason Rivera-Torres, who leads the team with 16.5 points per game, and on the inside presence of Andrew Ball.
Turnovers were a major problem in the La Salle loss, as Monmouth committed 16 giveaways and went just 5-for-21 from three. Rebounding, however, remains a strength, and it will be a critical part of their attempt to stay competitive in Newark.
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Key Information
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Spread | Seton Hall -12.5 / Monmouth +12.5 |
| Moneyline | Seton Hall -925 / Monmouth +605 |
| Total | 138.5 |
| Venue | Prudential Center (NJ) |
| Time | Thursday, 7:00 PM ET |
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Monmouth Hawks Outlook
Monmouth comes into Newark with an inconsistent offensive profile and an ongoing challenge at point guard due to Kavion McClain’s absence. In the loss to La Salle, Jason Rivera-Torres was the lone consistent scorer, dropping 20 points with eight rebounds, while Andrew Ball added 15 and nine.
Monmouth averages 78 points per game and rebounds well enough to extend possessions. However, turnovers and perimeter inconsistency have limited their ability to build runs against stronger defensive teams. Their 44 rebounds per game show real physicality, but without reliable guard play, they must lean on shot creation from Rivera-Torres and timely scoring from secondary players such as Jack Collins and Stefanos Spartalis.
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Seton Hall Pirates Outlook
Seton Hall is undefeated, and their formula has been straightforward: defend, rebound, and avoid the lapses that plagued last season. Their 39.3 rebounds per game and consistent pressure defense have led to limited opponent scoring opportunities, which is critical given the roster turnover.
Najai Hines’ emergence gives Seton Hall a physical interior presence, while A.J. Staton-McCray’s growth in shot selection and versatility improves their wing play. With Trey Parker easing his way back into rhythm and multiple newcomers still settling into the rotation, Seton Hall’s offense remains a work in progress—but their defense and physicality continue to create separation.
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Matchup Table
| Category | Advantage |
|---|---|
| Defense | Seton Hall |
| Rebounding | Even |
| Backcourt Scoring | Seton Hall |
| Bench Depth | Monmouth |
| Turnovers | Seton Hall |
| Three-Point Shooting | Seton Hall (slightly) |
| Interior Defense | Seton Hall |
| Pace | Monmouth |
Betting Trends
- Seton Hall is 3-0 straight up and 2-1 ATS
- Seton Hall allowing under 60 PPG this season
- Monmouth is 1-1 straight up and 1-1 ATS
- Under has hit in 4 of Seton Hall’s last 5 home games
- Monmouth averaging 16 turnovers per game
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Predictions
Seton Hall’s defensive consistency and physicality should allow them to control the pace and prevent Monmouth from generating interior scoring. The Hawks can hang around with rebounding and hustle, but their perimeter shooting and turnover issues are problematic against a pressure-heavy Pirates team.
Projected Final Score: Seton Hall 76, Monmouth 63
Spread Pick: Monmouth +12.5
Total Lean: Under 138.5
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