Pick 5: Creighton Moneyline -192 (Fanduel)

With their higher scoring offense and a strong defensive presence, the Creighton Bluejays are in a good position to defeat the Seton Hall Pirates in the upcoming Big East matchup.

The Creighton Bluejays and the Seton Hall Pirates are set to face off in an exciting Big East matchup. The Bluejays come in with a record of 15-8 overall and 9-3 in the Big East, while the Pirates come in with a record of 15-9 overall and 8-5 in the Big East. 

Creighton's offense has been the driving force behind their success this season. The Bluejays are averaging 76.8 points per game, fifth in the Big East. They are shooting 46.8%, and have a significant advantage over the Pirates in scoring, as Seton Hall is averaging only 69.5 points per game. Furthermore, Creighton has been successful when favored this season, posting a 15-3 record. They have also been successful on the road, winning both games in which they were the favorite. 

The Bluejays have a few key players that could help them edge out the Pirates in this matchup. Ryan Nembhard is averaging 11.5 points and 5.3 assists while Trey Alexander is averaging 13.9 points over the last 10 games. On the other side, Al-Amir Dawes is averaging 12 points for the Pirates and Jamir Harris is averaging 0.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

However, Creighton's biggest advantage in this matchup may be the presence of Ryan Kalkbrenner. Kalkbrenner is one of the best centers in the Big East and has the second-best field goal percentage in the country at 73.3%. Kalkbrenner has been a force in the paint for the Bluejays and could be the difference-maker in this matchup.

All of this evidence points to the Bluejays having a good chance to come out on top. With their high-scoring offense and strong defensive presence, they have been successful when favored and on the road. With the help of players like Ryan Nembhard and Trey Alexander, as well as the presence of Ryan Kalkbrenner, the Creighton Bluejays look to take down the Seton Hall Pirates in this upcoming Big East game.