NCAAB · Final

Seton Hall Dominates Xavier in 86-68 Victory

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Prudential Center

Seton Hall Pirates 86, Xavier Musketeers 68, 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 Xavier Musketeers vs Seton Hall Pirates?

Seton Hall Pirates beat Xavier Musketeers 86-68 at Prudential Center on January 28, 2026.

Who was favored in Xavier Musketeers vs Seton Hall Pirates?

Seton Hall Pirates were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -258 (about 72% implied). The favorite won.

The Seton Hall Pirates secured a decisive 86-68 victory against the Xavier Musketeers at the Prudential Center. This matchup was particularly intriguing as Seton Hall aimed to break a four-game losing streak, while Xavier was looking to bounce back from recent struggles of their own. Seton Hall entered the game with a home record of 15-6, while Xavier's away record stood at 11-10.

In their last ten games, Seton Hall had a record of 5-5, but they had been struggling recently, losing their last four games. During this stretch, they averaged 67.0 points scored per game while allowing 66.2 points. Their last five games reflected a tough period, with a record of 1-4, scoring an average of 65.2 points and allowing 69.0 points. Conversely, Xavier had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with their recent form showing a two-game losing streak. They averaged 78.3 points scored and 81.5 points allowed during this period, indicating a tendency for high-scoring games, albeit with defensive vulnerabilities.

At home, Seton Hall had a record of 2-3 in their last five games, while Xavier's away performance included a 1-3 record. Historically, Seton Hall had struggled against Xavier, losing both of their previous meetings in the 2025 season, with scores of 66-73 and 72-94.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams could have been influenced by player availability.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Seton Hall favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 145.5 points. The odds for the home moneyline were -258.0, while Xavier's moneyline was set at 210.0.

The game conditions were typical for a winter basketball matchup, with the venue being the indoor Prudential Center, which generally provides a neutral environment for both teams.

As the game unfolded, Seton Hall demonstrated their offensive prowess, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away decisively. Key moments included Adam Clark's contributions, who made crucial free throws and a jumper, and Jacob Dar's tip-in dunk that extended Seton Hall's lead. The Pirates' ability to capitalize on free throws in the closing moments solidified their victory.

Overall, Seton Hall's performance showcased their capability to overcome recent struggles, while Xavier will need to reassess their defensive strategies moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HALL -5.5	145.5 o -112 / u -108	Xavier Musketeers +210 · Seton Hall Pirates -258

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Leaders

PointsTajuan Simpkins27Seton Hall Pirates
AssistsAdam Clark4Seton Hall Pirates
ReboundsNajai Hines8Seton Hall Pirates
PointsTre Carroll22Xavier Musketeers
AssistsAll Wright3Xavier Musketeers
ReboundsFilip Borovicanin8Xavier Musketeers

Recent form

Seton Hall Pirates

Last 10: 5-5Streak L467 scored · 66.2 allowed per game2-3 at home

L60-67at DePaul Blue DemonsJan 24
L60-65at St. John's Red StormJan 21
L66-77vs Butler BulldogsJan 17
L64-69vs UConn HuskiesJan 14
W76-67at Georgetown HoyasJan 10
W56-54vs Creighton BluejaysJan 4
W79-73at Marquette Golden EaglesDec 31
L56-64vs Villanova WildcatsDec 24
W72-67at Providence FriarsDec 19
W81-59vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsDec 14

Xavier Musketeers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L278.3 scored · 81.5 allowed per game1-3 away

L83-88vs St. John's Red StormJan 24
L93-94at Creighton BluejaysJan 22
W89-75vs Butler BulldogsJan 14
W97-84vs Providence FriarsJan 10
L65-66at Marquette Golden EaglesJan 8
L77-86at DePaul Blue DemonsJan 3
L67-90vs UConn HuskiesDec 31
W80-77at Georgetown HoyasDec 21
L57-98vs Creighton BluejaysDec 17
W75-57vs Missouri State BearsDec 13

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	Xavier Musketeers	Seton Hall Pirates
Field goals	26-57	30-70
Field goal %	46	43
Three-pointers	8-28	5-13
Three-point %	29	38
Free throws	8-10	21-28
Free throw %	80	75
Rebounds	30	44
Offensive rebounds	8	21
Defensive rebounds	22	23
Assists	12	16
Steals	7	14
Blocks	6	5
Turnovers	19	10
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	24
Fast-break points	13	11
Points in the paint	28	40
Fouls	21	14
Largest lead	13	18
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	57	41

How the scoring went

2nd Half41-43Tajuan Simpkins makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half41-44Tajuan Simpkins makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half44-44Isaiah Walker makes 23-foot three point jumper (Malik Messina-Moore assists)
2nd Half44-46Adam Clark makes 16-foot jumper (AJ Staton-McCray assists)
2nd Half44-48AJ Staton-McCray makes layup (Tajuan Simpkins assists)
2nd Half44-50Adam Clark makes 17-foot jumper
2nd Half44-53Tajuan Simpkins makes 23-foot three point jumper (AJ Staton-McCray assists)
2nd Half47-53Jovan Milicevic makes 24-foot three point jumper (All Wright assists)
2nd Half47-55AJ Staton-McCray makes layup (Najai Hines assists)
2nd Half50-55Isaiah Walker makes 25-foot three point jumper (All Wright assists)
2nd Half50-56Tajuan Simpkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-57Tajuan Simpkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-58AJ Staton-McCray makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-59AJ Staton-McCray makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-59Jovan Milicevic makes 27-foot three point jumper (Filip Borovicanin assists)
2nd Half55-59Filip Borovicanin makes layup
2nd Half55-61Jacob Dar makes layup (Mike Williams assists)
2nd Half57-61Roddie Anderson III makes layup
2nd Half57-63Adam Clark makes 17-foot jumper
2nd Half59-63Malik Messina-Moore makes layup
2nd Half59-66Tajuan Simpkins makes 24-foot three point jumper (Adam Clark assists)
2nd Half60-66Isaiah Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-66Isaiah Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-68Najai Hines makes 3-foot dunk (AJ Staton-McCray assists)
2nd Half61-69Adam Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-71Najai Hines makes layup (Tajuan Simpkins assists)
2nd Half62-71Jovan Milicevic makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-71Jovan Milicevic makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-74Tajuan Simpkins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jacob Dar assists)
2nd Half65-74Isaiah Walker makes layup
2nd Half68-74Isaiah Walker makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half68-76Adam Clark makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half68-77Adam Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-78Adam Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-80Adam Clark makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half68-82Jacob Dar makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half68-83Adam Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-84Adam Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-85Trey Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-86Trey Parker makes free throw 2 of 2