The Butler Bulldogs (7-13) will try to break a three-game losing streak when they host the Seton Hall Pirates (13-9) on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Hinkle Fieldhouse as 7.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 7:00 PM ET on CBS Sports. The matchup has an over/under of 131 points.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall | -7.5 | -110 | -110 | 131 | -113 | -108 | -360 | 280 |
Computer Picks
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Butler (+7.5) | Over (131) | Seton Hall 71 Butler 66 |
Total Facts
- In 17 of 22 outings (77.3%) this year, the Pirates and their opponents have scored no less than this matchup’s over/under of 131 points.
- In eight of 20 games (40%) this year, Butler and its opponents have combined to score at least 131 points.
- The two teams average a combined 4.9 more points per game (135.9) than this game’s total of 131 points.
- Opponents of the two teams average a combined 6.6 more points per game (137.6) than this matchup’s total of 131 points.
- The Pirates average point total in matchups this year is 142.9, 11.9 points higher than the total in this game.
- Bulldogs games this season have averaged an over/under of 130.5 points, 0.5 fewer than the point total in this matchup.
Scoring Betting Tips
- The 73.1 points per game the Pirates record are 5.3 more points than the Bulldogs give up (67.8).
- When Seton Hall totals more than 67.8 points, it is 10-7 overall and 11-0 against the spread.
- Butler has a 0-3 record against the spread and a 0-3 record overall when allowing more than 73.1 points.
- The Bulldogs score seven fewer points per game (62.8) than the Pirates give up to opponents (69.8).
- Butler has put together a 3-1 overall record and a 3-0 ATS record in games it scores more than 69.8 points.
- Seton Hall has an 8-9 record overall and an ATS record of 10-6 in games when its opponents put up more than 62.8 points.
- The Pirates have out-scored their opponents by a total of 73 points this season (3.3 points per game on average), and opponents of the Bulldogs have out-scored them by 100 more points on the year (five per game).
Seton Hall Betting Information
- Strong against the spread this season, the Pirates have covered 12 times in 21 contests.
- When favored by at least 7.5 points, the Pirates have fared well against the spread, putting up a 3-2 record.
- The Pirates have combined with their opponents to go over the total in 10 of 21 contests this season, a rate of 47.6%
Butler Betting Information
- Butler has failed to cover the spread in more than half of its outings, going 8-11-1 ATS.
- When they are at least 7.5-point underdogs, the Bulldogs have not fared well, going 0-2 against the spread.
- In the majority of Butler’s games this year, the teams have not hit the over (8 out of 20 games, 40%).
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2021 | Seton Hall | -8.5 | 137.5 | -435 | +330 | Regular Season | 68-60 SETON |
| 2/19/2020 | Seton Hall | -5.5 | 133.5 | -245 | +200 | Regular Season | 74-72 SETON |
| 1/15/2020 | Butler | -4 | 130 | -190 | +155 | Regular Season | 78-70 SETON |
Seton Hall Leaders
- The scoring and rebounding leader for the Pirates is Sandro Mamukelashvili, who puts up 18.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.
- Shavar Reynolds Jr. leads Seton Hall in assists, averaging 4.3 per game while also scoring 7.7 points per contest.
- Myles Cale leads the Pirates in three-point shooting, making an average of 1.8 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Reynolds and Ike Obiagu lead Seton Hall on the defensive end, with Reynolds leading the team in steals averaging 1.6 per game and Obiagu in blocks averaging 2.8 per contest.
Butler Leaders
- Chuck Harris is the top scorer for the Bulldogs with 11.5 points per game. He also tacks on 2.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game to his scoring output.
- Butler’s leader in rebounds is Bryce Nze with 7.7 per game, and its leader in assists is Aaron Thompson with 4.7 per game.
- Jair Bolden’s 2.6 made threes per game lead the Bulldogs.
- Butler’s leader in steals is Myles Tate with 1.2 per game, and its leader in blocks is Nze with 0.5 per game.
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