The Marquette Golden Eagles (18-9, 8-7 Big East) close out their home schedule at Fiserv Forum against the 13th-ranked Seton Hall Pirates (20-7, 12-3 Big East). Action gets underway at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 29, 2020.
Seton Hall Pirates vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Golden Eagles easily got past the Georgetown Hoyas 93-72, while the Pirates defeated the St. John’s Red Storm 81-65.
The Pirates made 19 of their 23 free throws (82.6 percent) and held the Red Storm to an effective field goal percentage of 0.373 (below their season average of 0.459). Meanwhile, Marquette’s 0.683 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Georgetown, who had a mark of 0.476. The Golden Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 0.511. Marquette’s Markus Howard played well, recording 30 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Sandro Mamukelashvili, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Seton Hall with 16 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Myles Powell led the Pirates to a 69-55 victory. He recorded 23 points and seven rebounds. The Pirates’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Golden Eagles. Seton Hall had a rate of 8.2, while Marquette posted a mark of 19.1.
The aggressive Marquette offense might be living from the charity stripe in this contest. The Golden Eagles rank ninth in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.297, while Seton Hall ranks 224th in FTA rate allowed (0.236).
Seton Hall vs. Marquette Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Marquette, ATS Winner – Marquette, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Marquette ranks 24th in rebounds per game (39.4) while Seton Hall ranks 228th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- The Pirates rank 73rd in steals per game (7.2) while the Golden Eagles rank 148th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- Marquette ranks 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while Seton Hall ranks 98th (23.5).
- The Pirates rank 66th in assists per game (14.3) while the Golden Eagles rank 156th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- Seton Hall averages 6.3 blocks per game, which ranks third in the nation. Marquette ranks 82nd in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 7.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
