Creighton vs Seton Hall Prediction 3/12/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Seton Hall Pirates and the Creighton Blue Jays will meet on Thursday afternoon in a Big East Tournament matchup at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Seton Hall Pirates Betting Preview

The Seton Hall Pirates enter Thursday’s contest with a 20–10 overall record, including a 10–10 mark in conference play and a 6-5 record on the road. The Pirates have compiled wins over Rutgers, Providence, Fairfield, Wagner and the Washington State Cougars, while dropping games to the USC Trojans and the Villanova Wildcats.

Earlier this season, in the Seton Hall Pirates 72-67 victory over the Providence Friars, Seton Hall guard Tajuan Simpkins amassed 22 points (6 of 9 shooting from the field), 1 rebound and 1 steal demonstrating his ability to lead the Pirates offense.

The Seton Hall Pirates average 70.4 points on 43.7 percent shooting from the field and 30.5 percent shooting from behind the arc per game. On the defensive side of the basketball the Pirates are allowing opponents just 65.1 points per game which ranks 7th in the country.  

Senior guard AJ Staton-McCray leads the Seton Hall Pirates averaging 12.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2 steals per game. Junior guard Tajuan Simpkins contributes 10.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals per contest. Senior forward Stephon Payne adds front court stability averaging 6.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1 steal per game.

Creighton Blue Jays Betting Preview

The Creighton Bluejays enter Thursday’s contest with a 15–16 overall record, including a 9–11 mark in conference play and an 4-8 record on the road. The Bluejays have amassed wins over Butler, Connecticut, Xavier and the Georgetown Hoyas, while losing recent games to Providence, DePaul and the St. John’s Red Storm.

More recently, in the Creighton Blue Jays 76-59 win over the Butler Bulldogs, Creighton guard Josh Dix tallied 22 points (9 of 17 shooting from the field: 4 of 10 shooting from three-point range), 3 rebounds and 2 steals showcasing his ability to lead the Blue Jays backcourt.

The Creighton Blue Jays average 75.6 points on 45.2 percent shooting from the field and 35 percent shooting from three-point range per game. Defensively, the Blue Jays are allowing opponents 75.1 points per contest.  

These two teams have met multiple times this season. Who won the most recent matchup. Last month, the Creighton Blue Jays defeated Seton Hall 69-68.

Senior guard Josh Dix leads the Creighton Blue Jays averaging 12.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists on 43 percent shooting from the field per game. Junior forward Jasen Green averages 5.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists on 55 percent shooting from the field per contest.

Why the Seton Hall Pirates will win

• Quality defensive play. The Seton Hall Pirates are allowing opponents just 65.1 points per game which ranks 7th in the country.  

• Backcourt play. AJ Staton-McCray and Tajuan Simpkins combine for over 32 points per game.

Why the Creighton Blue Jays will win

• Confidence. The Creighton Blue Jays defeated the Seton Hall Pirates last month.

• Offensive edge. The Creighton Blue Jays average 75.6 points per game. Conversely, the Pirates average just 70.4 points per contest.

• Momentum. The Creighton Blue Jays arrive at tomorrow’s contest on the heels of a 76-59 victory over the Butler Bulldogs.

Creighton Blue Jays vs. Seton Hall Pirates Prediction

In my view, this matchup leans toward Seton Hall’s ability to control the glass, limit second‑chance opportunities and force Creighton into tougher perimeter looks. Creighton’s quality shooting gives the Blue Jays the opportunity to be competitive, but Seton Hall’s defensive structure, rebounding advantage and more consistent scoring profile make them the steadier side to be on in this matchup. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Seton Hall Pirates to cover the 2.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Seton Hall -2.5