Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates Picks and Prediction for Sunday, January 4, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Creighton Bluejays (9-5, 3-0 Big East) meet the Seton Hall Pirates (12-2, 2-1 Big East) in a Big East matchup scheduled for Sunday at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The game takes place at Prudential Center with coverage on Peacock. Creighton enters on a four-game winning streak, most recently beating Butler 89-85. Seton Hall also won its last outing, taking a 79-73 road game against Marquette. Make sure to read this in-depth Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates prediction. Elevate your game with our expert NCAAB picks for Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates Picks prediction and win big!
Creighton Bluejays Finding Rhythm Through Their Offense
The Creighton Bluejays have a 9-5 overall record and an unblemished 3-0 mark in Big East play. Creighton has won four straight games, including an 89-85 win over Butler in the most recent contest. In that game, the Bluejays relied on steady offensive production and late-game shot-making to hold on and win. Creighton has averaged 79.2 points per game this season, relying on perimeter scoring, while allowing 71.4 points.
Josh Dix leads Creighton, averaging 12.0 points per game while shooting 42.6% from the field and 92.6% from the free-throw line. Jasen Green anchors the paint with 5.1 rebounds per game, while Nik Graves directs the offense with 3.7 assists per game and adds 1.1 steals. As a team, Creighton shoots 47% from the field and averages 17.6 assists, numbers that reflect ball movement and shot selection. The Bluejays also average 6.1 steals, which has helped create transition chances during the current winning stretch.
Defensively, Creighton allows 71.4 points per game and has struggled at times protecting the rim, averaging only 3.1 blocks. That weakness was evident earlier in the season but has been masked recently by the team's offensive output. Creighton’s four-game run includes wins by margins of at least 21 points in two games, showing that when shots fall, the Bluejays can open large leads quickly.
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Injuries: Jackson McAndrew is out, while Liam McChesney, Josh Townley-Thomas, Aleksa Dimitrijevic, and Hudson Freer are questionable.
Seton Hall Pirates Leaning on Defense and Physical Play
The Seton Hall Pirates have a 12-2 overall record and a 2-1 conference mark. Seton Hall is coming off a 79-73 win at Marquette, a game that highlighted strong defensive pressure and tough rebounding. The Pirates are allowing only 62.8 points per game this season, one of the stronger defensive figures among Big East teams, while scoring 74.9 points per contest.
AJ Staton-McCray leads Seton Hall, averaging 13.1 points per game on 43.2% shooting. Stephon Payne controls the glass with 7.9 rebounds per game, including 3.3 on the offensive end. Adam Clark runs the offense with 5.4 assists per game and adds 2.1 steals, contributing to a defense that averages 10.3 steals and 6.0 blocks. A strong defense has been a constant theme in Seton Hall’s recent wins.
Seton Hall shoots 45% from the field and averages 36.6 rebounds per game. The Pirates have held opponents under 70 points in four of the last five games, including limiting Villanova to 64 points in a loss and Rutgers to 59 points in a win. That consistency has allowed Seton Hall to control tempo.
Injuries: Jahseem Felton is out, while Patrick Suemnick is questionable.
Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates Picks Pick
Spread Pick for Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates Picks
- Seton Hall Pirates win straight up (4 Units)
Seton Hall holds the clearest advantage on the defensive end of the floor. The Pirates allow 62.8 points per game compared to Creighton allowing 71.4, and Seton Hall’s advantages in blocks and steals directly challenge Creighton’s perimeter-based offense. Creighton’s recent winning streak has come with strong scoring numbers, but those games included opponents allowing higher point totals than Seton Hall typically concedes. Seton Hall’s rebounding edge, led by Stephon Payne, also limits second chances. At home, with defensive pressure and consistent scoring, Seton Hall will control the pace and close out another conference win.
Over/Under Pick for Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates Picks
- Â Under (4 Units)
Both teams bring contrasting styles, but Seton Hall’s defensive trends push this total downward. The Pirates have held four of the last five opponents under 70 points and average 6.0 blocks with over 10 steals per game. Creighton scores 79.2 per game but faces a defense allowing just 62.8, a significant drop from recent opponents. Seton Hall’s own scoring average of 74.9 is behind a more controlled tempo rather than a shootout. With Seton Hall dictating possessions and limiting transition opportunities, this matchup will have the total stay under.
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