The Big East Power Play is on Butler. Game 655 at 7;00 eastern. In a first round battle between 2 teams that are under .500 we will back Butler here tonight. They have the better numbers and a are a solid 19-2 vs fellow losing teams. They have taken both meetings this season and are 15-4 long term in the first round of a conference tournament including 4-0 more recently. In games against teams ranked 101 to 150 in the RPI Scale Butter has won all 5 times this season. Seton Hall has failed to cover 5 of the last 7 vs losing teams and 3 of the last 4 after scoring 60 or less points. In games against RPI Teams in the 100 TO 150 Range they are winless. Look for Butler to advance here tonight.