Seton Hall vs. Butler Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 17

Updated Jan. 17, 2026 10:28 a.m. ET

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The Butler Bulldogs (10-7, 1-5 Big East) hope to end a three-game road losing streak when they visit the No. 25 Seton Hall Pirates (14-3, 4-2 Big East) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET.

The Pirates head into their game against the Bulldogs as a 6.5-point favorite. The game features a point total of 145.5.

Continue reading to get all you need to know before placing bets on the Seton Hall-Butler game.

Seton Hall vs. Butler How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET
Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
TV: TNT
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Pirates vs Bulldogs Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Pirates	-6.5	-109	-111	145.5	-108	-112	-294	+238

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Seton Hall vs. Butler Prediction

Pick ATS: Butler (+6.5)
Pick OU: Over (145.5)
Prediction: Seton Hall 77, Butler 71

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Seton Hall vs. Butler Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Pirates 76, Bulldogs 70.
The Pirates have a 74.6% chance to collect the win in this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Bulldogs sit with a 29.6% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Seton Hall has compiled an 11-6-0 record against the spread this season.
Butler has compiled a 9-8-0 ATS record so far this year.
Seton Hall has been favored by 6.5 points or more eight times this season, and covered the spread in four of those games.
Butler has covered the spread twice this season (2-1 ATS) when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

In three games this season, the Pirates and their opponent have combined for more than 145.5 points.
There have been 14 Bulldogs games this season with more than 145.5 points scored.
The Pirates and Bulldogs combine to average 156.7 points per contest, which is 11.2 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

Seton Hall has been favored on the moneyline 11 times this season. They've gone 10-1 in those games.
Butler has entered the game as underdogs five times this season and won once.
Seton Hall has won all eight games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -294 or shorter.
Butler has played as an underdog of +238 or more twice this season and lost both games.

Seton Hall vs. Butler: Recent Results

Pirates vs Bulldogs Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
2/5/2025	Bulldogs	-5	134.5	-231	+190	84-54 BUTL
1/15/2025	Bulldogs	-6.5	137	-283	+230	82-77 BUTL

Seton Hall vs. Butler: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Seton Hall	Butler
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	73.2 (266)	83.5 (66)
Points Allowed (Rank)	63.1 (6)	76.2 (249)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.9 (67)	11.8 (26)
3pt Made (Rank)	5.2 (354)	8.0 (173)
Assists (Rank)	13.6 (223)	16.7 (62)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.8 (44)	11.8 (222)

Seton Hall 2025-26 Key Players

Pirates Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
A.J. Staton-McCray	17	11.6	3.4	1.5	1.6	0.5	1.7
TJ Simpkins	17	10.6	3.0	0.9	0.9	0.5	1.1
Adam Clark	17	10.6	2.6	4.8	2.1	0.1	0.3
Mike Williams III	17	8.6	2.8	1.8	1.4	0.1	1.1
Elijah Fisher	17	8.2	3.3	0.9	1.1	0.4	0.4

Butler 2025-26 Key Players

Bulldogs Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Michael Ajayi	17	16.5	12.1	3.2	1.0	1.1	0.7
Finley Bizjack	17	16.1	1.8	2.2	0.7	0.1	2.3
Jamie Kaiser Jr.	16	9.5	4.9	1.3	1.2	0.1	1.3
Jalen Jackson	6	9.5	3.5	3.8	1.3	0.2	0.3
Evan Haywood	17	7.9	2.2	1.3	0.6	0.1	2.1