Butler Bulldogs vs Seton Hall Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Pirates. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on FS1, and it’s hosted by the Pirates at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! Butler come into this Big East conference matchup as the -3 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 136.5 points.
BUTLER BULLDOGS VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +3
This game will be played at Prudential Center at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, February 5th.
WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Pirates.
- Not only will Seton Hall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Pressure Builds for Butler as Away Favorites
Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Butler’s season record dropped to 9-13 after a 73-70 loss to Georgetown on Friday. The Bulldogs, who were +3.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread in the narrow defeat.
Butler led 37-36 at halftime but were outscored 37-33 in the second half. The game’s total points of 143 went over the pre-game O/U line of 137.5.
Butler’s offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 48.2% from the field. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts and 35% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%.
Thomas Sorber and Micah Peavy each scored 19 points, with Sorber shooting 57.1% and Peavy 56.2%. Andre Screen was efficient, hitting 72.7% of his shots, while Finley Bizjack added 17 points, connecting on 50% of his threes.
Butler’s defense struggled inside, allowing 73 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 29 of 46 from inside the arc.
However, Butler did well in limiting three-point damage, as the other team shot just 11% from deep, making only 2 of 17 attempts. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 9 free throws.
Are the Pirates Ready for a Home Win?
Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games
Seton Hall fell to 6-16 on the season following a 74-57 loss to DePaul on Sunday. The Pirates, who were +5 underdogs going into the game, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 131, falling short of the O/U line of 135.5.
Seton Hall trailed 38-29 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring just 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36.
Seton Hall’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points while shooting 35% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.3%, with two-point shooting at 39.5% (17/43) and three-point shooting at 23.5% (4/17). They also hit only 57.9% of their free throws, going 11/19 from the line.
Isaiah Coleman led the Pirates with 18 points, despite shooting 30% overall and 28.6% from three. NJ Benson added 17 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. CJ Gunn contributed 16 points, hitting 54.5% of his shots, while Isaiah Rivera knocked down 4 threes at a 66.7% rate, finishing with 14 points.
Seton Hall’s defense struggled, giving up 74 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, with the opposing team hitting 68% of their shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Seton Hall’s opponents shot 40%, making 9 of 22 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 13 shots for 86%.