Seton Hall vs Butler: Pivotal Big East Matchup

0:00On March 1st, Seton Hall heads to Butler on Sunday, February 15th, for a key big East matchup at 6 p.m. Eastern time on FS1. The Pirates sit at 17 wins and 8 losses overall, holding a slight edge as 2.5 point road favorites. Butler stands at 13 and 12, but they've dropped 5 straight games and owned just the 4 and 10 mark in conference play. Earlier this season on January 17th, the Bulldogs pulled off an upset win over then number 25 Seton Hall. Since that victory, Butler has gone 2 and 5, struggling at home despite a 9 and 5 record there. The Pirates ranked 48th in Kinpom and boasts a top tier defense at number 14 in adjusted efficiency. For Seton Hall, this game carries real weight as a bubble team eyeing the NCAA tournament. A strong finish in Big East Play plus a solid tournament run could secure an at-large bid, especially with tough games against Yukon and St. John's. Still ahead, dropping this one to a shaky Butler squad would sting their resume hard.

1:03Keep an eye on Butler guard Finley Bizjack, who's averaging 17.4 points per game and exploded for 25 in their first meeting. Seton Hall's road cover record stands at 6 and 2 against the spread, while Butler is just 7 and 7 at home in that category. Expect the Pirates to lean on their defense and grind out a win, keeping their march hopes alive in this pivotal clash.