Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates Picks and Predictions for Thursday March 12 2026
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The Creighton Bluejays face the Seton Hall Pirates in the Big East Tournament Quarterfinal on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:30 PM ET with television coverage on Peacock. Seton Hall enters the matchup as a 2.5-point favorite with the total set at 136.5, and the moneylines were off at the time of this writing. Be sure to also check out our free college basketball picks for additional insights on today’s college basketball action.
Bluejays Looking to Build Momentum in the Garden
The Creighton Bluejays enter the Big East Tournament with a 15-16 overall record and a 9-11 mark in conference play. Creighton has had mixed results recently, recently won over Butler 76-59, recently lost to Providence 79-76, recently lost to DePaul 72-71, recently lost to Saint John’s 81-52, and recently won over UConn 91-84. The Bluejays have shown flashes of strong play but have struggled with consistency late in the season.
Creighton averages 75.6 points per game while allowing 75.1 points per contest this season. The Bluejays shoot 45% from the field and average 35.1 rebounds along with 15.5 assists per game. Defensively they contribute 2.6 blocks and 5.9 steals per contest.
One of the areas where Creighton has been effective is ball movement. Averaging more than 15 assists per game shows their ability to create scoring opportunities through passing, which could be important in a tournament environment.
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Pirates Leaning on Defense in the Big East Tournament
The Seton Hall Pirates come into this quarterfinal matchup with a 20-11 overall record and a 10-10 record in conference play. Seton Hall has had inconsistent results recently, recently lost to Saint John’s 72-65, recently won over Xavier 77-68, recently lost to UConn 71-67, recently won over Georgetown 51-47, and recently lost to DePaul 69-57.
Seton Hall averages 70.4 points per game while allowing just 65.0 points per contest this season. The Pirates shoot 44% from the field and average 35.7 rebounds along with 13.0 assists per game. Defensively they contribute an impressive 5.7 blocks and 9.3 steals per contest.
The biggest strength for Seton Hall has been their defensive intensity. Allowing only 65 points per game while generating steals and blocks gives them the ability to slow down opponents and control the tempo of games.
Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates Pick
Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates Pick
- Pick: Seton Hall Pirates -2.5
Seton Hall’s defensive strength gives them a clear advantage in a tournament setting where slowing down opponents can become crucial. The Pirates allow just 65 points per game and have the defensive tools to disrupt Creighton’s offensive rhythm.
Creighton has shown they can score, but their inconsistency against stronger defensive teams could be a concern in this matchup. With Seton Hall also having the rebounding and defensive edge, the Pirates appear well positioned to cover the spread.
Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates Total Pick
- Pick: Under 136.5
I expect this matchup to turn into a defensive battle. Seton Hall’s defensive style often forces slower paced games and limits scoring opportunities for opponents.
Because both teams have played in several lower scoring contests recently and Seton Hall allows only 65 points per game, I believe the total should lean toward the under.
Final Score Prediction: Seton Hall Pirates 69, Creighton Bluejays 64
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