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Bluejays vs Pirates Picks and Predictions – Sunday January 4, 2026
Creighton heads to Newark for a Big East conference game against Seton Hall on Sunday, January 4 at 12:00 PM ET. The venue is the Prudential Center, the broadcast is on PEAC, and the market is giving Seton Hall the home edge with the Pirates laying 3.5.
This is an interesting spot because Creighton’s recent form has been strong, but their road profile has been shaky, and Seton Hall has been one of the better home teams in the league. With the total at 142.5, oddsmakers are expecting a game that has scoring in it, but not a pure track meet.
Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should keep monitoring the latest college basketball odds as numbers can move leading into tip.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton Bluejays | +132 | +3.5 (-117) | 142.5 (-112) |
| Seton Hall Pirates | -165 | -3.5 (-109) | 142.5 (-112) |
Creighton Bluejays Betting Form
Creighton is coming off an 89-85 win over Butler, and the takeaway for bettors is that the offense can carry stretches even when the game gets choppy. They’re a high-volume three-point team, and that’s the kind of profile that travels well because it doesn’t depend on getting perfect whistles or dominating inside.
The angle for this matchup is how Creighton creates margin. If the Bluejays are getting clean catch-and-shoot threes through ball movement, +3.5 becomes very live because you can erase deficits quickly. The risk is the road script: if they settle into early-clock jumpers without earning them, or if second-chance chances are limited, the offense can swing from efficient to streaky fast.
For recent results and matchup trends, check Creighton stats and results.
Seton Hall Pirates Betting Form
Seton Hall is 12-2 for a reason, and their home profile has been a major driver. The Pirates have been comfortable winning games without needing a huge pace, and when they control the glass, it allows them to survive cold stretches and still close games with stops and free throws.
The key betting strength is that Seton Hall can win different ways. If they’re not shooting it well, they can still create offense through rebounding and physicality, and that’s exactly the kind of thing that covers a short home number. If they do shoot it well, -3.5 is a number they can clear with a couple disciplined runs.
You can dig into their splits and recent form via Seton Hall schedule and stats.
Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates Matchup Breakdown
This matchup starts with shot profile. Creighton wants to stretch the floor and win with three-point volume, while Seton Hall is more comfortable turning the game into a possession-by-possession battle where rebounding and physical defense decide who gets clean looks late. If Seton Hall is taking away clean threes and forcing Creighton into midrange decisions, that favors the home side.
Turnovers and offensive rebounding are the swing stats. Creighton’s best covers come when they’re getting extra possessions through forcing mistakes or extending trips with boards, because it gives them more chances to leverage the three. Seton Hall’s best covers come when they keep the ball clean and win the glass, because it limits the variance that comes with a high-volume perimeter opponent.
The total at 142.5 sits in a range where late-game mechanics matter. If this stays within two possessions in the final two minutes, you can get free throws and quick shots that push scoring late. If Seton Hall controls and slows the finish, you can land under even with decent shooting for most of the game. If you want a clean framework for how pace and end-game fouling shape totals, the expert betting guide is a useful refresher.
Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates Predictions and Best Bets
I lean Creighton +3.5. In a short number, I’m interested in the side that can generate fast scoring swings, and Creighton’s three-point volume gives them a real path to win outright if they’re creating good looks. They’ve also played well recently, and that matters in a conference setting where confidence can translate into shot quality.
The case for Seton Hall is straightforward: home edge, physicality, and a profile that can choke out stretches of the game. If Seton Hall dominates the glass and keeps Creighton off the line, they can turn this into a grind where every empty Creighton possession gets magnified. But at -3.5, you’re paying for that edge, and I’d rather take points with the team that can erase margin quickly.
On the total, I lean under 142.5. Seton Hall’s preferred game script is slower, and if they’re successful controlling tempo and limiting transition, the total can feel a little inflated even if the offenses are competent. The biggest over risk is late fouling in a tight game.
Best Bet: Creighton Bluejays +3.5 (-117)
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