"Seton Hall's +164 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 5.3 points per game) is a result of scoring 70.4 points per game (297th in college basketball) while allowing 65.1 per contest (12th in college basketball)."
"The Pirates make 4.8 three-pointers per game (361st in college basketball), 2.5 fewer than their opponents (7.3)."
"Creighton is 2-6 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this year."
Seton Hall (20-11, 10-10 Big East) plays Creighton (15-16, 9-11 Big East) in a Big East Tournament quarterfinal matchup at Madison Square Garden. Seton Hall enters as the 3-point favorite with an over/under set at 133.5 points. Seton Hall demonstrates strong defensive performance, allowing 65.1 points per game (12th nationally) while scoring 70.4 points per game. The Pirates maintain a +164 scoring differential and outrebound opponents by 2.7 boards per game. However, Seton Hall struggles with three-point shooting, making only 4.8 per game compared to opponents' 7.3. Creighton has struggled against the spread as an underdog this season, posting a 2-6 record when favored by 3 or more points.
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