Seton Hall Pirates Favored in Big East Showdown Against Butler Bulldogs – Game Preview and Predictions!
The Big East conference kicks off on Saturday night with a game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Seton Hall Pirates. Butler is looking to bounce back from a recent road
Game outlook
The Big East conference kicks off on Saturday night with a game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Seton Hall Pirates. Butler is looking to bounce back from a recent road loss to Villanova, while Seton Hall enters the game on a high note with a road win against St. John's. These teams have already faced off this season, with Seton Hall coming out on top. The game is set to tip off at 8:30 EST at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and can be watched on FS2. Seton Hall is the current favorite with a spread of -5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bulldogs +195 | Pirates -245
Spread: Bulldogs +5 (-110) | Pirates -5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 143 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seton Hall will win straight-up is 71%.
Butler Bulldogs
The Butler Bulldogs are currently experiencing a losing streak, falling to eighth in the conference with a 15-11 record. Their recent losses include games against #4 Marquette, #17 Creighton, and Villanova. Their leading scorer is junior guard Pierre Brooks, averaging 15.1 PPG, followed by Jahmyl Telfort with 14.1 PPG. The team currently ranks 57th overall according to KenPom, with a power ranking of 267. Offensively, they rank 56th with an average of 79.27 points per game and rank 5th in free throw percentage. Defensively, they allow an average of 74.00 points per game and rank 182nd in field goal percentage allowed. Despite their recent struggles, Butler is still in contention according to Joe Lunardi's Bracketology. telfort drills the three pic.twitter.com/W3vG1PAGCV