The Louisville Cardinals (3-1) challenge the Marquette Golden Eagles (3-2) in the Preseason NIT at Barclays Center. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Louisville Cardinals vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Free Prediction
The Cardinals are hoping for a better outcome after their 92-81 loss to the No. 5 Tennessee Volunteers in their last matchup. Tennessee’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Louisville. The Volunteers had a rate of 11.9 (better than their season average of 14.8), while the Cardinals posted a mark of 16.8. Jordan Nwora was Louisville’s leading scorer with 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
In the Golden Eagles’ last outing, they lost to the No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks, 77-68. Kansas’ 0.276 free throw rate was their largest strength over Marquette, who had a mark of 0.067. The Jayhawks’ mark was above their season average of 0.218, while the Golden Eagles’ was below their season average of 0.277. Sam Hauser put together a good game for Marquette, leading the team in scoring with 20 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
This battle pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Marquette ranks 19th in effective field goal percentage (0.563) and Louisville is 40th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.475) dating back to last season.
Louisville Cardinals vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Marquette, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Louisville ranks 130th in rebounds per game (36.4) while Marquette ranks 287th (32.9).
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