DePaul Blue Demons vs Seton Hall Pirates

This NCAAB matchup features DePaul Blue Demons (14-12 (11-4)) traveling to take on Seton Hall Pirates (18-9 (11-4)) at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ. The Seton Hall hold a clear statistical edge this season, outperforming the DePaul by 4.4 points per game in scoring margin. That differential will be a key factor in this matchup. On offense, Seton Hall averages 78.3 points per game, which exceeds what the DePaul defense typically allows (71.9 PPG). That mismatch could give the home side opportunities to exploit. The DePaul offense puts up 75.8 PPG and faces a Seton Hall defense allowing 70.0 PPG. The visitors have the offensive firepower to stay in this one. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and Seton Hall will look to leverage their home crowd. Our model projects Seton Hall to win by approximately 6.8 points. The 68% confidence interval ranges from Seton Hall winning by 19 to losing by 6. Our model aligns closely with the market on this one, suggesting the oddsmakers have priced this game efficiently. Look for small edges in the total and moneyline markets to capitalize on any remaining value.

Seton Hall enters at 18-9 (11-4), hovering around the .500 mark. They've shown flashes of strong play but haven't been able to sustain consistency. At home, they'll look to put together a complete performance and build momentum. DePaul sits at 14-12 (11-4) on the season. They've been competitive in most outings but have had their share of inconsistent performances. On the road, they'll need to bring their best effort to come away with a win. When these teams meet, the home team typically has the edge given the crowd advantage and familiarity factor. The team that controls tempo and limits turnovers will likely dictate the outcome of this matchup.