NCAAB · Final

Seton Hall Edges Creighton in Close Contest

Sunday, January 4, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Prudential Center

Seton Hall Pirates 56, Creighton Bluejays 54, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates?

Seton Hall Pirates beat Creighton Bluejays 56-54 at Prudential Center on January 4, 2026.

Who was favored in Creighton Bluejays vs Seton Hall Pirates?

Seton Hall Pirates were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -185 (about 65% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Seton Hall Pirates narrowly defeated the Creighton Bluejays with a final score of 56-54. This game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Seton Hall improving their home record to 14-2 while Creighton fell to 9-7 overall. The game took place at the Prudential Center, where the atmosphere was electric as fans witnessed a hard-fought battle.

Seton Hall entered the game with a strong home record of 13-2 and had been performing well recently, boasting an 8-2 record in their last ten games. They averaged 75.2 points scored and allowed 65.4 points during this stretch, indicating a solid offensive and defensive balance. Their last game prior to this matchup was a win against the Marquette Golden Eagles, where they secured a 79-73 victory. In contrast, Creighton had a record of 9-6, but they were on a four-game winning streak, showcasing their recent form with an impressive average of 79.5 points scored and 72.9 points allowed in their last ten games. Their last outing was a high-scoring 89-85 victory over the Butler Bulldogs.

At home, Seton Hall had a record of 3-1 in their last four games, while Creighton struggled on the road with an away record of 1-3 in their last four games. Historically, Seton Hall has struggled against Creighton, with a head-to-head record of 0-2 in their previous meetings during the 2025 season. In those encounters, Seton Hall lost 61-79 at home and 54-79 away, which added an extra layer of intensity to this matchup as they sought to turn the tide.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but any absences could have influenced the dynamics of the game. The market had Seton Hall favored by 3.5 points, according to DraftKings, with a total set at 143.5. This indicated a competitive matchup, with expectations for a close scoreline.

The game was marked by a series of scoring plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats. In the second half, Nik Graves made crucial free throws that put Creighton ahead at 53-49 before Najai Hines answered back for Seton Hall with a layup and a free throw, bringing the score to 56-54. The final moments were tense, with both teams vying for control, but Seton Hall managed to hold on for the victory.

Overall, this game was a testament to the resilience of Seton Hall as they overcame their previous struggles against Creighton. The close scoreline reflects the competitive nature of college basketball, where every point counts and teams are often evenly matched.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HALL -3.5	143.5 o -108 / u -112	Creighton Bluejays +154 · Seton Hall Pirates -185

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Leaders

PointsElijah Fisher10Seton Hall Pirates
AssistsTrey Parker3Seton Hall Pirates
ReboundsNajai Hines9Seton Hall Pirates
PointsAustin Swartz16Creighton Bluejays
AssistsJosh Dix6Creighton Bluejays
ReboundsJosh Dix10Creighton Bluejays

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Seton Hall Pirates

Last 10: 8-2Streak W175.2 scored · 65.4 allowed per game3-1 at home

W79-73at Marquette Golden EaglesDec 31
L56-64vs Villanova WildcatsDec 24
W72-67at Providence FriarsDec 19
W81-59vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsDec 14
W78-67at Kansas State WildcatsDec 6
W77-61vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsDec 4
W75-61at Washington State CougarsNov 26
L81-83at USC TrojansNov 25
W85-74at NC State WolfpackNov 24
W68-45vs New Haven ChargersNov 19

Creighton Bluejays

Last 10: 6-4Streak W479.5 scored · 72.9 allowed per game1-3 away

W89-85vs Butler BulldogsDec 31
W92-69vs Utah Tech TrailblazersDec 23
W84-63vs Marquette Golden EaglesDec 21
W98-57at Xavier MusketeersDec 17
L76-83vs Kansas State WildcatsDec 13
L50-71at Nebraska CornhuskersDec 7
W96-76vs Nicholls ColonelsDec 3
W76-66vs Oregon DucksNov 27
L60-78at Iowa State CyclonesNov 25
L74-81at Baylor BearsNov 24

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
St. John's	30-7	-	18-2
UConn	34-6	1	17-3
Villanova	24-9	3	15-5
Seton Hall	21-12	8	10-10
Creighton	16-18	9	9-11
DePaul	16-16	10	8-12
Butler	16-16	11	7-13
Providence	15-18	11	7-13
Marquette	12-20	11	7-13
Georgetown	16-18	12	6-14
Xavier	15-18	12	6-14

Box score

Stat	Creighton Bluejays	Seton Hall Pirates
Field goals	19-55	19-53
Field goal %	35	36
Three-pointers	6-27	2-7
Three-point %	22	29
Free throws	10-16	16-19
Free throw %	63	84
Rebounds	41	34
Offensive rebounds	11	6
Defensive rebounds	30	28
Assists	11	11
Steals	6	8
Blocks	2	5
Turnovers	11	8
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	11
Fast-break points	4	2
Points in the paint	20	26
Fouls	17	15
Largest lead	16	2
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	86	6

How the scoring went

2nd Half27-21AJ Staton-McCray makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mike Williams assists)
2nd Half27-23Elijah Fisher makes layup (Mike Williams assists)
2nd Half30-23Austin Swartz makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ty Davis assists)
2nd Half32-23Jasen Green makes layup (Josh Dix assists)
2nd Half34-23Jasen Green makes layup (Josh Dix assists)
2nd Half34-25AJ Staton-McCray makes 15-foot jumper
2nd Half37-25Austin Swartz makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half39-25Josh Dix makes 20-foot jumper
2nd Half41-25Austin Swartz makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half41-27Elijah Fisher makes layup (Trey Parker assists)
2nd Half43-27Jasen Green makes layup (Josh Dix assists)
2nd Half43-28Elijah Fisher makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-29Elijah Fisher makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-31Trey Parker makes 16-foot jumper (Najai Hines assists)
2nd Half44-31Isaac Traudt makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-31Isaac Traudt makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-32Trey Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-34Najai Hines makes layup (Adam Clark assists)
2nd Half45-36Trey Parker makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half45-37Trey Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-38Trey Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-39Tajuan Simpkins makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half45-40Tajuan Simpkins makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half45-41Tajuan Simpkins makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half45-43Adam Clark makes layup (Trey Parker assists)
2nd Half47-43Jasen Green makes layup (Josh Dix assists)
2nd Half47-45Josh Rivera makes layup (Tajuan Simpkins assists)
2nd Half49-45Jasen Green makes 4-foot dunk (Nik Graves assists)
2nd Half49-46Trey Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-47Trey Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-47Blake Harper makes layup
2nd Half51-49Adam Clark makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half52-49Nik Graves makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-49Nik Graves makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-50Najai Hines makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-51Najai Hines makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-51Nik Graves makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-53Josh Rivera makes 5-foot dunk (Adam Clark assists)
2nd Half54-55Najai Hines makes layup
2nd Half54-56Najai Hines makes free throw 1 of 1