Featured Big East Conference Tourney Game
March 12, 2008
The Big East conference tournament will get under way today around Noon Eastern time. The first round has several good match-ups, but the one that is the most interesting is Seton Hall versus Marquette, and that game doesn’t tip until 9:00 PM EST. Head to head, Marquette has won both contests, but Seton Hall is getting 10.5 points and they would love to play spoiler to Marquette in the Big East tourney. Looking over the stat sheet, it’s no surprise that Marquette would be double digit favorites. Seton Hall has lost 8 of their last 10 games and only finished with a 7-11 record in the Big East. The fact is that the Pirates have struggled this season. Their scores against the Big East’s elite has been awful. The reason we’re taking Seton Hall is based on a few factors. One is that during tournament time, anything can happen. Emotions are high and players tend to play just a little bit harder and a little bit better during tournament play. The other major factor is the three-point line. Seton Hall isn’t great at shooting threes, but they aren’t bad either. If they get a hot hand from beyond the arc, like I’ve seen them do before, they can not only make this a game, they make a run at winning the thing.
Seton Hall (17-14) vs No. 24 Marquette (22-8)
Line: Seton Hall vs. Marquette -10.5
Over/Under: 150
Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +10.5, Over 150
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