Butler vs Seton Hall Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Butler vs Seton Hall prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Butler Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Butler Bulldogs are 10-7 (1-5) this season after they lost to Xavier by a score of 89-75 in their last game. Butler trailed 44-36 at halftime and they allowed 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Bulldogs shot 43% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Michael Ajayi led Butler with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Yame Butler added 14 points and two assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Butler lost to St. John’s by a score of 84-70 and Villanova by a score of 85-67. The Bulldogs have scored 83.5 points per game with 40.9 rebounds and 16.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.2 points against per game this season. Michael Ajayi is averaging 16.5 points and 12.1 rebounds per game, while Finley Bizjack is averaging 16.1 points and 2.2 assists per game for the Bulldogs. Butler is shooting 46.4% from the field, 70.6% on free throws, and 34.3% on three pointers this season. 

Seton Hall Pirates Betting Preview

The Seton Hall Pirates are 14-3 (4-2) this year after they lost to UConn by a score of 69-64 in their last game. Seton Hall trailed 35-22 at halftime, but did win the second half 42-34 in the loss. The Pirates shot 41% from the field, 6% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Mike Williams led Seton Hall with 16 points and two rebounds, while Adam Clark added 12 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Seton Hall defeated Georgetown by a score of 76-67 and Creighton by a score of 56-54. The Pirates have scored 73.2 points per game with 36.7 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 63.1 points against per game this season. AJ Staton-McCray is averaging 11.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, while Adam Clark is averaging 10.6 points and 4.8 assists per game for the Pirates. Seton Hall is shooting 43.9% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 31.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Seton Hall Pirates will win

• Butler has lost each of its last nine games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Seton Hall has won 10 of its last 11 home games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Seton Hall has won the first half in each of its last three day games against Butler.

Why the Butler Bulldogs will win

• Seton Hall has lost 10 of its last 12 day games against the Big East Conference.
• Butler has won six of its last eight day games.
• Butler has won the first half in each of its last three day games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Seton Hall’s last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Prudential Center have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Each of Butler’s last nine Saturday games against the Big East Conference have produced a total of 150+ points.

Butler vs Seton Hall Prediction 

Butler comes into this contest trying to snap a four game losing streak and they have allowed at least 84 points in all four of those losses. The Bulldogs are shooting 46% from the field and they are averaging over 40 rebounds per game. Seton Hall has won three of their last four games and nearly beat UConn with a strong second half. The Pirates are shooting 44% from the field and they have allowed 67 points or fewer in three of their last five. Take Seton Hall to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Seton Hall -6.5