Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blue Demons and Pirates. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on FS1, and it’s hosted by the Pirates at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Big East conference contest is set at 144.5 points, with Seton Hall being favored by -23.5 at home against DePaul.

DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK

The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons +23.5

This game will be played at Prudential Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, March 9th.

WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Pirates.
  • Even though we have Seton Hall winning straight-up, we like DePaul at +23.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Does DePaul Have A Chance at Prudential Center?

DePaul enters this game as a 23.5-point underdog. So far this season, they have gone 0-24 as the underdog, including a 3-27 overall record.

On the road, DePaul has been even worse, going 0-12 with an average scoring margin of -20.5 points per game. Their losing streak on the road is currently at 12 games.

DePaul’s ATS record this season is 9-20-1, including a mark of 4-8 on the road. As the underdog, the Blue Demons have gone just 6-17-1 vs. the spread this year and are 0-3 ATS in their last three games as the underdog. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, DePaul is just 2-8 vs. the spread.

This season, the over/under record for DePaul games is 16-14, and today’s over/under line of 144.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (145). So far, 13 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 158 points compared to their season average of 147.5 points per game.

DePaul recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 77 points against St. John’s. This output exceeded their season average of 65.1 points per game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Elijah Fisher who comes into today’s matchup averaging 10.4. Da’Sean Nelson also heads into the game with a PPG average of 9.9.

Currently, the Blue Demons’ defense holds the 346th rank in the nation, allowing 82.4 points per game. DePaul’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the St. John’s offense to knock down 50% of their shots on their way to putting up 104 points.

Will the Pirates Win at Prudential Center?

Seton Hall has been a much better team at home this season, going 12-3 compared to 6-8 on the road. They have won four straight games at home and have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games there. Overall, they are 19-11, and they are 11-7 in Big East play.

As the favorite, the Pirates have gone 11-2 this season, and they are favored by 23.5 points in this game. Their average scoring margin at home is +10.6, and they are coming off a 66-56 win over Villanova.

Seton Hall has an ATS record of 13-16 this season and they are 8-7 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Pirates are 4-6 vs. the spread.

Seton Hall’s over/under record this season is 14-15 and today’s line of 144.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (140.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points and their OU record in those games is 2-1. So far, 18 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s line.

In their recent matchup, the Seton Hall offense ended with 66 points against Villanova. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 39.2% and made 9 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Kadary Richmond who comes into today’s matchup averaging 16.4. Dre Davis also heads into the game with a PPG average of 14.5.

At this time, the Pirates’ defense is positioned 113rd in the country, permitting 69.7 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Seton Hall’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.0% this season.