The set-up: Seton Hall is 13-8 and 4-5 in Big East play. It's currently right on the bubble for the Big Dance. Butler is 12-10 and 3-6 in league action. The Bulldogs have a lot of work to do to get back into the NCAA Tourney conversation. These are two "hungry" teams and as such, I believe that from a "situational" stand point, this one definitely sets up as a higher-scoring shootout.

The pick: Recent history as well tells us that this number is a little low as well, as when these teams met on Jan. 9th, it was the Pirates who scored the 76-75 victory. Take it row what you will as well, but Seton Hall has seen the total go "over" the number in four of five already this season off a home no cover where the team won straight up as a favorite, while Butler has seen the total go "over" in nine of its last ten as a home favorite of six points or less or pick. As stated off the top, this number is a little low. Play the "over."

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