It will be a battle between Big East opponents when the Seton Hall Pirates (11-4, 2-1 Big East) welcome the Butler Bulldogs (10-5, 1-1 Big East) to the Prudential Center. The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Butler Bulldogs vs. Seton Hall Pirates Betting Prediction
The Bulldogs come in on a high note after blowing out the Miami (OH) RedHawks in their last game, 90-68. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.207 vs. 0.095) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.2 vs. 23.5). Butler rallied around Paul Jorgensen, who recorded 17 points and seven rebounds.
In the Pirates’ last game, they had no trouble getting past the Wagner Seahawks, 89-49. The Pirates had a much better free throw rate (0.328 vs. 0.125) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 20.9). Myles Powell was the game’s leading scorer with 30 points on 10-for-13 shooting from the field.
After the Pirates won two out of three games against the Bulldogs last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last game, Butler won 75-74. The Bulldogs’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Pirates. Butler had a rate of 7.9, while Seton Hall posted a mark of 17.3.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Jorgensen (0 points) has been great for the Bulldogs while Powell (0 points) has made solid contributions to the Pirates.
The aggressive Seton Hall offense might be living from the free throw line in this showdown. The Pirates currently rank 95th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.265, while Butler is among the country’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 234th-ranked FTA rate of 0.245).
Butler Bulldogs at Seton Hall Pirates Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Seton Hall ranks 49th in blocks per game (4.3) while Butler ranks 161st (2.1).
The Bulldogs rank 28th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Pirates rank 138th (13.4).
Butler ranks 83rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while Seton Hall ranks 124th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
The Pirates rank 210th in rebounds per game (34.3) while the Bulldogs rank 246th (32.5).
Seton Hall is 26th in the country with 5.1 steals allowed per game while Butler is 46th with 5.5 steals allowed per game.
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.2, up from 7.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (5.2 below their season average).
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