David Hess has zeroed in on a high‑value CBB totals matchup for tonight, a game where his pace and efficiency numbers line up exactly the way he wants them. He’s been waiting for this number to settle, and now he’s ready to strike. A focused, confident totals release built to attack tonight’s board.
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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| CBB | (731) DePaul at (732) Seton Hall: Total | 8:00pm EST - Feb 18/2026 |
The PLAY: Total Over 130.5 (-105)
This number is simply too low for the scoring environments these two teams have been playing in, especially with Seton Hall’s home floor turning every Big East game into a higher‑tempo, higher‑efficiency affair. The Pirates’ last five conference home games have averaged 146 points, and they’ve allowed 68 ppg at home in league play—far from the defensive slugfests their reputation suggests. DePaul isn’t good, but they do score more on the road than people realize, putting up 67.3 ppg in Big East road games, and their conference road contests have averaged 144 ppg, which is well above this total. Seton Hall’s offense is limited from deep, but they get a ton of high‑percentage looks inside (20.7 made twos per game, No. 1 in the Big East), and DePaul’s defense has been one of the league’s most generous, allowing opponents to shoot 44% overall and 47.1% on twos in conference play. Both teams give up free throws, both allow clean looks, and both have been playing in faster, more open games than the market still prices in. With Seton Hall’s home scoring pace driving the matchup and DePaul capable of contributing enough, Over 130.5 is the sharper side.