Seton Hall vs Creighton Prediction 1/4/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Seton Hall vs Creighton prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 4th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Seton Hall Pirates Betting Preview

The Seton Hall Pirates are 12-2 (2-1) this season after they defeated Marquette by a score of 79-73 in their last game. Seton Hall led 39-38 at halftime and they scored 40 points in the second half to secure the win. The Pirates shot 39% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Stephon Payne led Seton Hall with 14 points and 22 rebounds, while AJ Staton-McCray added 14 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Seton Hall lost to Villanova by a score of 64-56, but did beat Providence by a score of 72-67 before that. The Pirates have scored 74.9 points per game with 36.6 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 63.0 points against per game this season. AJ Staton-McCray is averaging 13.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, while Tajuan Simpkins is averaging 11.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game for the Pirates. Seton Hall is shooting 44.8% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this season. 

Creighton Bluejays Betting Preview

The Creighton Blue Jays are 9-5 (3-0) this year after they defeated Butler by a score of 89-85 in their last game. Creighton led 44-35 at halftime, but they did allow 50 points in the second half in the win. The Bluejays shot 49% from the field, 41% on three pointers, and 93% on free throws in the game. Jasen Green led Creighton with 23 points and six rebounds, while Austin Swartz added 22 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Creighton defeated Utah Tech by a score of 92-69 and Marquette by a score of 84-63. The Bluejays have scored 79.2 points per game with 37.5 rebounds and 17.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.4 points against per game this season. Josh Dix is averaging 12.0 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, while Jasen Green is averaging 10.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Bluejays. Creighton is shooting 46.7% from the field, 75.3% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Seton Hall Pirates will win

• Seton Hall has won 12 of its last 14 games.
• Creighton has lost four of its last five day games.
• Seton Hall has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games.

Why the Creighton Bluejays will win

• Creighton has won each of its last six games against Seton Hall.
• Seton Hall has lost 10 of its last 11 day games against Conference opponents.
• Creighton has won the first half in each of its last six games against Seton Hall.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Seton Hall’s last 13 games at Prudential Center have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Each of Creighton’s last five games have produced a total of 147+ points.

Seton Hall vs Creighton Prediction 

Creighton comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they have scored at least 84 points in all four of those wins. The Bluejays are shooting 47% from the field and they have also played great defense, as they have allowed 69 points or fewer in three of their last four. Seton Hall has won six of their last seven games, with the lone loss coming by eight points against Villanova. The Pirates are shooting 45% from the field and they have allowed 67 points or fewer in four of their last five games. I like how both teams are playing defensively in recent weeks, so I am backing the under here.