Overview
- Tip is set for 12 p.m. ET at the Prudential Center in Newark with streaming on Peacock.
- Seton Hall ended a four-game slide by routing Xavier 86-68 as Tajuan Simpkins scored a season-high 27 after a lineup shakeup.
- Marquette has won two of its last three, including an 86-62 statement over Creighton, but remains 0-7 on the road.
- In the Dec. 30 meeting in Milwaukee, Seton Hall rallied to win 79-73, with Stephon Payne posting 14 points and 22 rebounds.
- KenPom projects an 82% win probability for Seton Hall with a 74-64 score forecast, the line sits at Pirates -7.5, and Marquette guard Sean Jones remains out with a foot issue.