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Butler Bulldogs Set to Face Off Against Seton Hall Pirates in Big East Clash: Bulldogs Favored to Win

In an upcoming Big East clash, the Butler Bulldogs will face off against the Seton Hall Pirates. The Bulldogs, with a record of 9-13, are coming off a road loss to Georgetown, while the Pirates (6-16) were defeated by DePaul in their last game. In their first meeting, Butler secured an 82-77 home win. Seton Hall will look to end their losing streak in this matchup. Butler is currently favored to win with a -3.5 betting line that has not moved. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this game and check out our other NCAAB Picks for more winning opportunities.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bulldogs -165 | Pirates +145
• Spread: Bulldogs -3.5 (-110) | Pirates +3.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Butler will win straight-up is 62%.

Butler vs Seton Hall Stats

Butler Bulldogs

The Butler Bulldogs are currently struggling in conference play with a 2-9 record, with recent losses against Marquette and Georgetown. Senior forward Jahmyl Telfort has been a standout player, consistently scoring over 20 points per game. Senior guard Pierre Brooke II has been shooting well, averaging nearly 50% from the field. However, senior forward Patrick McCaffrey has only scored double digits in two of the last five games. Senior center Andre Screen has been a strong offensive threat, scoring 15 or more points in three of the last five games. The Bulldogs have yet to win on the road and are ranked 80th in DI in Ken Pomeroy's ratings. Offensively, they are ranked 224, with an average of 72.86 points per game, while defensively they are ranked 206, allowing an average of 72.09 points per game. They have a field goal percentage of 44.98%, a free throw percentage of 74.75%, and a three-point percentage of 36.21%. Defensively, they allow a field goal percentage of 42.90%, a free throw percentage of 74.92%, and a three-point percentage of 30.58%. They average 35.23 rebounds per game and have a positive assist-to-turnover ratio.

Seton Hall Pirates Analysis

The Seton Hall Pirates are struggling this season with a 1-10 record in Big East action. Their only conference win was against DePaul last month. They have been facing tough competition, with recent losses to Creighton and Providence. Despite their struggles, sophomore guard Isaiah Coleman has been a standout player, averaging 15.3 PPG and 5 RPG. Senior guard Chaunce Jenkins has been inconsistent, shooting below 30% in three of his past four games. Senior guard Dylan Addae-Wusu is questionable for upcoming games, averaging 9.8 PPG. The Pirates are ranked 188th in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and have a 4-7 record at home. Offensively, they are ranked 357th, averaging 63.86 points per game, while defensively they are ranked 105th, allowing an average of 69.05 points per game. They have struggled with shooting percentages and turnovers, but have shown improvement on defense. The Pirates will look to improve their conference record and secure their second win in upcoming games.

Seton Hall Pirates Outperform Butler Bulldogs in Conference Play

The Butler Bulldogs have faced challenges in conference play, securing victories in just two out of their 11 games. Their road record remains at 0-6, indicating a lack of competitiveness away from home. In comparison, the Seton Hall Pirates have shown stronger performances, losing by a narrow margin in recent matchups against Butler and Providence. Defensively, the Bulldogs have struggled, conceding an average of 104.5 points per 100 possessions, slightly higher than the Pirates' average of 103.6 points per 100 possessions. Notably, four of Butler's road losses have been by margins of eight points or more. These statistics suggest that the Pirates hold a slight advantage over the Bulldogs in terms of defensive capabilities and overall performance in conference play.

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