Butler Bulldogs Favored in Upcoming Big East Matchup Against Seton Hall Pirates

Game outlook

This summary covers the upcoming Big East basketball game between the Seton Hall Pirates and the Butler Bulldogs. Both teams currently hold an 11-5 record, with the Pirates having a 7-9 record against the spread (ATS) and a 7-9 record on the over/under (O/U), while the Bulldogs have an 8-7 ATS record and an 8-6-1 O/U record. The Pirates come into the game after a road win against Georgetown, while the Bulldogs secured a surprising upset win against Marquette. Despite the Pirates holding a 2-0 record against the Bulldogs last season, Butler is the current betting favorite with an opening line of -4.5, and this line has remained steady.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pirates +159 | Bulldogs -186

Spread: Pirates +4.5 (-110) | Bulldogs -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 143.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Butler will win straight-up is 65%.

Seton Hall Pirates

The Seton Hall Pirates are currently on a winning streak and are aiming for their fourth consecutive victory. Throughout the season, Seton Hall has been a dominant force, with their only losses coming from strong power conference teams such as Iowa and Baylor. They have been performing exceptionally well in the Big East play, having defeated Xavier, Providence (on the road), and Marquette (with a narrow 78-75 home win). In their recent game against Georgetown, the Pirates won with a score of 74-70, and they are now 4-1 in conference play. The team has covered the spread in three out of their previous five games. Kadary Richmond, a senior guard, has been a standout player with impressive performances, scoring 21 points against Marquette and 20 points in the game against Georgetown. Richmond has reached the 20-point mark on five occasions this season and has an average of 15.9 points per game. Another key player in their recent success is Dre Davis, who scored 18 points against Xavier and has consistently shot above 50% in four of his last five games. Davis has increased his season average to 13.4 points per game, along with 5.3 rebounds per game. Dylan Addae-Wusu, although not as reliable offensively, contributes defensively to the team. Addae-Wusu has an average of 8.1 points per game and 5.3 rebounds per game. In Ken Pomeroy's ratings, the Pirates are currently ranked 68th in Division I. With continued success, Seton Hall has the potential to break into the AP Top 25 rankings. In terms of their road record, they are 2-2 this season. Offensively, the Pirates have an average scoring rate of 73.4 points per game, ranking them 215th. Defensively, they have allowed at least 70 points in three of their last four games, with an average of 68.7 points allowed per game, placing them at 115th. Looking at their power ranking, Seton Hall is currently ranked 199th. Offensively, they are ranked 213th, scoring an average of 73.38 points per game. They have a field goal success rate of 46.33%, ranked 111th, and a free throw success rate of 76.08%, ranked 34th. Three-point shooting has not been their strong suit, with a success Here's yesterday's Call of the Game as heard on the Seton Hall Basketball Radio Network! 🎙️ Listen all season long on the SHU Pirates Mobile App, Varsity Network, SiriusXM and https://t.co/HHIZaYR6X7 📻 #HALLin 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/kybM1cHAcY