Butler vs Seton Hall Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Butler vs Seton Hall

The Butler Bulldogs go up against the Seton Hall Pirates, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, January 17.

There could be lots of baskets when Butler clash with Seton Hall, with our prediction being Over 142.5 points in total. Odds of -110 look well worth taking for this outcome.

Butler Bulldogs were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 89-75 reverse against Xavier Musketeers.

Seton Hall Pirates lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 69-64 at home to UConn Huskies.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Butler have claimed victory in the last two matchups against Seton Hall. They won 82-77 at home and 84-54 on the road. In the past 10 games between the teams, Seton Hall have won seven.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Seton Hall	20-10	2116	1945	171	12-4	8-6	1W
Butler	15-15	2378	2319	59	13-7	2-8	2L

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Butler vs Seton Hall Prediction & Picks

Approach Butler vs Seton Hall fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

Over 142.5 points are expected be scored during this college showdown, with this pick available at odds of -110 and this looks like a bet worth taking.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.

Key Butler vs Seton Hall stats:

• The 142.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Butler games.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Butler games.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Butler games.

Over 142.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Adam Clark Over 5.5 Assists +110

Adam Clark (Seton Hall) can be wagered to secure Over 5.5 assists at +110. We can place a Player Assists bet with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the total.

Latest Adam Clark Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

-118

Under 11.5

-110

Assists

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-145

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-161

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Michael Ajayi Under 11.5 Rebounds -105

Michael Ajayi (Butler) is available at -105 to rack up Under 11.5 rebounds. It stands to reason that he will fall short of the line which looks generous for this Player Rebounds bet.

Latest Michael Ajayi Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-115

Under 15.5

-115

Assists

Over 2.5

-145

Under 2.5

+110

Rebounds

Over 11.5

-125

Under 11.5

-105

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Correct Score Prediction

Butler 69 - 79 Seton Hall

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Butler vs Seton Hall Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Seton Hall are -313 favorites to win and that means a 76% chance of landing a victory. At +250, Butler are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 6.5 and total points is 144.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 144.5, it’s -115.

College basketball bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of game lines and team props which are available for most matchups on the coupon. Head to the top betting apps and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Butler

+250

Seton Hall

-313

Point Spread

Butler +6.5

-110

Seton Hall -6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 144.5

-105

Over 144.5

-115

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Michael Ajayi is available at -115 to rack up Over 15.5 points. If you want to go Under, then the same odds are available.

Michael Ajayi (Butler)

Over 15.5

-115

Under 15.5

-115

Finley Bizjack (Butler)

Over 14.5

-105

Under 14.5

-125

Adam Clark (Seton Hall)

Over 11.5

-118

Under 11.5

-110

AJ Staton-McCray (Seton Hall)

Over 10.5

-115

Under 10.5

-115

Adam Clark (Seton Hall)

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-145

Michael Ajayi (Butler)

Over 2.5

-145

Under 2.5

+110

Michael Ajayi (Butler)

Over 11.5

-125

Under 11.5

-105

Adam Clark (Seton Hall)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-161

AJ Staton-McCray (Seton Hall)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-175

It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to college basketball micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Field Goal. Check out the live player, score and team props to see if you can find an angle.

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Butler Stats

Seton Hall Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 158.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.40 pts and allowed 79.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 83.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 135.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 127.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 64.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 69.90 pts and allowed 58.00 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UConn	27-3	2361	1955	406	16-2	11-1	3W
St. John's	24-6	2466	2122	344	15-3	9-3	2W
Villanova	23-7	2314	2109	205	14-3	9-4	1W
Seton Hall	20-10	2116	1945	171	12-4	8-6	1W
DePaul	16-14	2121	2082	39	12-7	4-7	1L
Butler	15-15	2378	2319	59	13-7	2-8	2L
Creighton	15-16	2343	2329	14	11-6	4-10	1W
Providence	14-16	2573	2526	47	10-7	4-9	1L
Xavier	14-16	2351	2390	-39	13-7	1-9	1L
Georgetown	13-17	2231	2213	18	9-8	4-9	7L
Marquette	11-19	2250	2274	-24	9-8	2-11	1W

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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