The No. 21 Marquette Golden Eagles (13-3, 2-1 Big East) will attempt to lengthen their 12-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Seton Hall Pirates (12-4, 3-1 Big East) at Fiserv Forum. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Seton Hall Pirates vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Prediction
In the Pirates’ last outing, they topped the Butler Bulldogs, 76-75. The Pirates had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.489 (above their season average of 0.265) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.564 (above their season average of 0.510). With 31 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Myles Powell was the top scorer from either team.
The Golden Eagles edged the Creighton Bluejays in their last outing, 106-104. The Golden Eagles held the Bluejays to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.1 (below their season average of 27.8) and had a free throw rate of 0.407 (above their season average of 0.250). Markus Howard was the game’s top scorer with 53 points on 15-for-26 shooting from the field.
This game should be a showdown of contrasting tempos. Marquette has preferred an up-tempo style of play (72nd in possessions per game), while Seton Hall has been more half-court-oriented (186th in possessions per game). Also, the Pirates rank 34th in turnover percentage (16.1 percent), while the Golden Eagles rank 304th in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.9 percent).
After the Golden Eagles won both matchups against the Pirates last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last game, Marquette won 88-85. The Golden Eagles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.3 vs. 22.0) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.586 vs. 0.516).
Seton Hall Pirates at Marquette Golden Eagles Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Marquette, ATS Winner – Marquette, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Marquette ranks 19th in rebounds per game (40.8) while Seton Hall ranks 176th (34.8).
The Pirates rank 27th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Golden Eagles rank 143rd (7.3).
Marquette ranks 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Seton Hall ranks 130th (4.2).
The Golden Eagles rank 50th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Pirates rank 120th (13.1).
Marquette averages 24.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 75th in the country. Seton Hall ranks 116th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 5.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 86.4 points per game (6.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
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