Seton Hall Pirates vs. Butler Bulldogs Free Prediction 02/02/19

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The Seton Hall Pirates (13-8, 4-5 Big East) will be at Hinkle Fieldhouse to meet the Butler Bulldogs (12-10, 3-6 Big East) in a Big East matchup. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Seton Hall Pirates vs. Butler Bulldogs ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Bulldogs got blown out by the 10th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles, 76-58, while the Pirates edged the Providence Friars, 65-63.

The Pirates held the Friars to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 33.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.445 (below the 0.500 mark opponents have averaged against Seton Hall this season). Butler, meanwhile, forced Marquette into a turnover percentage of 22.0 (above their season average of 17.2). Kamar Baldwin had a good outing for Butler, finishing with 16 points. Myles Powell, meanwhile was a key piece for Seton Hall with 31 points.

In their first matchup this year, Powell led the Pirates to a 76-75 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 31 points. Getting to the free throw line was one of Seton Hall’s largest strengths. They made 37 trips to the line, while Butler went 22 times.

Seton Hall at Butler Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Butler, ATS Winner – Butler, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Butler ranks 46th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Seton Hall ranks 146th (13.3).
  • The Pirates rank 209th in rebounds per game (34.2) while the Bulldogs rank 261st (32.5).
  • Butler ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Seton Hall ranks 77th (5.9).
  • The Bulldogs average 24.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 81st in the NCAA. The Pirates rank 142nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
  • Seton Hall averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 55th in the country. Butler ranks 111th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (5.6 above their season average).
  • The Pirates have been outscored by an average of 8.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Seton Hall has defeated opponents by an average of 2.0 points.