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Seton Hall (17-8) vs Butler (13-12)
- When: Feb 15 2026, 6:00 PM
- Where: Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Where to watch: Fox Sports 1
Seton Hall vs Butler Preview & Prediction
Spread: Seton Hall -2.5
Moneyline: Seton Hall (-135)
Total: 139.0
Seton Hall Pirates Betting Preview
Seton Hall flipped the script this season after last year’s disaster, racing out to a 14-2 start and crashing the Top 25 conversation. Lately, though, the Pirates have come back to earth. The résumé took a hit, and the margin for error shrank. Now, laying just 2.5 on the road, this is the kind of game they must cash if they want late season momentum.
The first meeting still stings. They dominated the glass and still walked away with a loss. Since then, Adam Clark has taken control of this offense. He is scoring efficiently, creating off the bounce, and pushing tempo when needed. When Clark is decisive, Seton Hall becomes far more dangerous in half court sets.
The total at 139.0 signals a slower, grind it out Big East matchup. That favors the more consistent guard play, and right now that edge leans Pirates.
Player Prop Pick – Adam Clark Over 16.5 Points
He has averaged over 22 per game during the recent stretch and is commanding high usage. In a tight spread game, expect the ball in his hands late.
Butler Bulldogs Betting Preview
Butler is battling injuries and confidence at the same time. Five straight losses, most by double digits, tell you how tough this stretch has been. Even so, this team has already beaten Seton Hall once and knows the blueprint.
Drayton Jones gives them interior toughness and energy, and Butler needs that presence on the glass again. The Bulldogs have struggled to get consistent production from their primary scorers recently, and that has forced lineup shuffling. Creativity has been necessary just to keep the rotation afloat.
Catching 2.5 at home gives Butler a realistic path to stay within the number. If they slow tempo, win second chance points, and limit live ball turnovers, this could turn into a possession by possession battle.
Player Prop Pick – Drayton Jones Over 4.5 Rebounds
With the expected physical style and moderate pace, rebounding volume should be there. He is Butler’s best chance to control the paint.
Betting Outlook and Prediction
This sets up as a tight Big East grinder. Seton Hall has the hotter guard and slightly better recent form, while Butler has revenge history and home court.
Expect a close second half with free throws deciding it late. Seton Hall’s shot creation should be enough to secure the win, but the number is short for a reason.
Final Score: Seton Hall 71, Butler 67
Lean: Seton Hall -2.5
Total: Under 139.0
- NCAAB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
