DePaul Blue Demons vs Seton Hall Pirates Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, February 18, 2026
DePaul travels to Newark to face Seton Hall on Wednesday night. The Blue Demons are 13-12 overall and 5-9 in Big East play, ninth in the conference standings after a 72-71 win over Creighton. Seton Hall enters 18-8 overall and 8-7 in league action, currently sixth in the Big East following a 63-56 road victory at Butler. Cash a winning ticket with our free college basketball picks.
Game Information
- Date: Wednesday, February 18
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
- TV: truTV
DePaul Blue Demons Preview
DePaul averages 71.7 points per game while allowing an average of 70.2. CJ Gunn leads the team with an average of 13.8 points per game and also contributes 0.8 blocks. NJ Benson anchors the interior with a team-high 7.1 rebounds per game, while Layden Blocker runs the offense, averaging 3.5 assists per game and leads the team with 1.7 steals. Benson serves as the second leading scorer at 10.5 points per game and gives DePaul strong shooting inside with a 62% field goal rate.
The Blue Demons shoot 44% from the field and average 15.4 assists, showing balanced half-court execution, but are limited in transition. DePaul averages 6.8 steals and 3.6 blocks per game, but must improve consistency on the glass against stronger rebounding teams. Jeremy Lorenz is out.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 71.7
- Points Allowed: 70.2
- Field Goal %: 44%
- Rebounds: 33.3
- Assists: 15.4
- Steals: 6.8
- Blocks: 3.6
- Turnovers: 12.1
Seton Hall Pirates Preview
Seton Hall also averages 71.7 points per game but allows an average of just 64.9, giving the Pirates the defensive edge. Adam Clark leads with averages of 12.5 points and 4.8 assists per game while also posting 2.1 steals, producing well on both ends. Stephon Payne leads the team with an average of 7.2 rebounds per game and provides interior presence, while AJ Staton-McCray adds 12.0 points as the second leading scorer.
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The Pirates shoot 44% from the field and average 13.3 assists per game. Seton Hall’s 9.5 steals and 5.7 blocks per contest highlight an aggressive defensive approach that pressures ball handlers and protects the rim, often forcing opponents into contested low-percentage shots. Jahseem Felton is out.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 71.7
- Points Allowed: 64.9
- Field Goal %: 44%
- Rebounds: 36.2
- Assists: 13.3
- Steals: 9.5
- Blocks: 5.7
- Turnovers: 11.0
DePaul Blue Demons vs Seton Hall Pirates Prediction
Seton Hall’s defense is the difference in this matchup. The Pirates allow nearly five fewer points per game and average significantly more steals and blocks, which will disrupt DePaul’s half-court offense sets. Clark’s playmaking and Payne’s rebounding will give Seton Hall control of the tempo, while DePaul has struggled defensively against disciplined teams. Final Score Prediction: Seton Hall Pirates win and cover ATS, 75-63.
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