The Pirates' defense and slow tempo will keep the final score under 159 points. Seton Hall ranks 35th nationally in defensive efficiency — its length on the perimeter will create some problems early on for the Sycamores' three-point shooters. SHU also ranks 236th in schedule-adjusted tempo, and its own lack of three-point shooting ability hampers the opportunity for the total to exceed 158 points. The Pirates will do their best to "muddy the game up", resulting in a lower-scoring game.