It feels like everyteam in the Big East is a bubble team. You have Seton Hall, Butler, Cerighton, and Georgetown competing for the same one or two bids which makes every game that much more important. Even Providence is no longer a lock unless they can get out of the tailspin they're currently in.
Butler @ Seton Hall
The Pirates come in with a 4 game conference winning steak looking to make it 5 I a row for the longest streak since 2009. Butler after seeing themselves ranked as high as 9 in the polls to start the season are now at 5-6 in conference and need every win possible with 7 games left to secure a bid on Selection Sunday. These two teams currently sit in opposite sides of the bubble making this game all the more important. I'm taking the Pirates at home tonight where they are 12-3. Much was made post game after the Georgetwon win Saturday night about some fatigue well they have a week off after tonight's game so I'm expecting maximum effort and for their defense to control the game as it has done all year. Seton Hall continues to build a stron resume and Butler is left with more work to do in the last few weeks.
Providence @ Marquette
In the second game of the night the reeling Friars take on Marquette, who came very close to pulling the upset of Xavier last week. Providence has been struggling losing 3 of their last 4 and Ben Bentil is still dealing with the ankle injury he suffered against DePaul, although you wouldn't know it by his play against Nova on the weekend. Marquette on the other hand has lost 2 straight but the Xavier game showed they can play with anyone and they play well at home. I think the post play for Marquette is the difference with Fischer and Ellenson controlling the paint. Marquette get the upset this time and Providence finds themselves outside the Top 25 on Monday.
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