The Marquette Golden Eagles (6-3) travel to Wisconsin to take on the Badgers (4-6) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against tremendous defense. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
Marquette Golden Eagles at Wisconsin Badgers ATS Prediction
In the Golden Eagles’ last contest, they beat the Vermont Catamounts, 91-81. The Golden Eagles had a turnover percentage of 13.0 (better than their season average of 15.5) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.650 (above their season average of 0.560). With 34 points on 11-for-20 shooting, Markus Howard was the top scorer from either team.
The Badgers fell to the Temple Owls in their last outing, 59-55. Temple’s 0.151 free throw rate was their largest strength over Wisconsin, who had a mark of 0.071. The Owls’ mark was below their season average of 0.219, while the Badgers’ was below their season average of 0.214. Wisconsin’s Ethan Happ had a solid performance, leading both teams in scoring with 23 points on 11-for-19 shooting.
The high-powered offense of Wisconsin will square off against the mid-tier defense of Marquette. Since last season, the Badgers rank 88th in offensive efficiency, while the Golden Eagles are 315th in defensive efficiency. The Badgers should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
The Badgers won the only game against the Golden Eagles last season, 93-84. The Badgers had a better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 15.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.6 vs. 24.2).
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Wisconsin Badgers Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Wisconsin, ATS Winner – Wisconsin, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Wisconsin ranks 14th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Marquette ranks 228th (15.6).
The Golden Eagles rank seventh in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while the Badgers rank 170th (21.2).
Wisconsin ranks 162nd in rebounds per game (36.0) while Marquette ranks 294th (32.7).
The Golden Eagles rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (3.4) while the Badgers rank 107th (3.2).
Marquette ranks 30th in steals allowed per game (6.2) while Wisconsin ranks 61st (5.4).
