Seton Hall vs DePaul: Close Conference Race

0:00On March 1st, Seton Hall sits in fourth place in the Big East, four games back from third place Villanova with an 18-8 overall record, and eight wins in seven losses in conference play. They host a Paul tonight, a team with a 13-12 mark and just five wins in nine Big East games. The Pirates aim for a third straight victory to climb the standings as the regular season winds down. The game tips off at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on February 18th at the Prudential Center and heirs on True TV. Oz from Fandool have Seton Hall as an A and a half point favorite with a money line of minus 400, while the Paul sits at plus 3-10. The total points line is set at 131 and a half. Fans have noticed strong trends lately, like DePaul covering the spread in 11 of their last 15 games and going eight and two in one against. The spread in their last 11 versus Seton Hall. The under has hit in 12 of DePaul's last 16 overall and seven of nine for Seton Hall against Big East foes.

1:01Keep an eye on DePaul guard CJ Gunn, who averages 13.8 points per game with solid rebounds and assists, plus key defense. Analysts point out Seton Hall's poor shooting efficiency, ranking low nationally, especially from beyond the arc, while DePaul defends the two point. Range well. This matchup could stay closer than expected, giving DePaul a solid shot to cover as underdogs and keep Seton Hall from pulling away easily in the buzzing. Conference Race