The Marquette Golden Eagles (9-2) welcome the Central Arkansas Bears (3-9) to Fiserv Forum. The Bears can put an end to a seven-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Central Arkansas Bears vs. Marquette Golden Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Golden Eagles defeated the North Dakota State Bison 82-68, while the Bears beat the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 71-67.
Central Arkansas played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8 (above their season average of 24.0) and a free throw rate of 0.263 (matching their season average). Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had marks of 19.4 and 0.140, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Marquette played a flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.344 (above their season average of 0.308) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 27.2). North Dakota State put up marks of 0.090 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. Marquette’s Markus Howard had a solid performance, putting up 32 points. Meanwhile, Central Arkansas received a boost from Eddy Kayouloud, who contributed 18 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
Marquette could dominate on defense as they go head-to-head against one of the country’s worst offenses. The Golden Eagles rank 19th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.431), while Central Arkansas is 317th in effective field goal percentage (0.461).
Central Arkansas vs. Marquette Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Marquette, ATS Winner – Central Arkansas, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Marquette averages 39.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 45th in the nation. Central Arkansas ranks 259th in rebounds allowed per game (42.1).
- The Golden Eagles average 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 23rd in the NCAA. The Bears rank 116th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- The Golden Eagles rank 77th in assists per game (14.3) while the Bears rank 217th in assists allowed per game (17.3).
- Marquette averages 23.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 91st in the country. Central Arkansas ranks 222nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 86.8 points per game (0.0 below their season average).
- The Golden Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, down from 9.6 for the season.
