The No. 13 Seton Hall Pirates (14-2, 3-0 Big East) travel to Marquette to play the Golden Eagles (11-5, 2-2 Big East) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 163 points with neither team favored.
Seton Hall Pirates vs. Marquette Golden Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Pirates’ last matchup, they topped the Butler Bulldogs, 90-87. Seton Hall’s 0.591 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Butler, who had a mark of 0.525. The Pirates’ mark was above their season average of 0.540. Angel Delgado had a good game for Seton Hall, contributing 28 points, 15 rebounds and six assists.
The Golden Eagles fell to the No. 3 Villanova Wildcats in their last outing, 100-90. Villanova was effective at getting and making free throws. The Wildcats made 27 of their 32 free throws (84.4 percent), while the Golden Eagles were 13-15 (86.7 percent). With 37 points on 13-for-27 shooting, Markus Howard was the game’s high scorer.
It might turn into a shootout as two of the NCAA’s premier offenses go head-to-head. Marquette ranks 20th with 118.2 points per 100 possessions and Seton Hall is 54th (113.6).
Seton Hall heads into the contest with records of 14-2 straight up (SU) and 8-8 against the spread (ATS). Games involving the Pirates have a tendency to go over the total (64.3 percent).
Meanwhile, Marquette is 11-5 SU and 7-7-1 ATS. Games featuring the Golden Eagles also have typically finished over the projected point total (57.1 percent).
Delgado and Khadeen Carrington have been playing well over the last five games for Seton Hall. Delgado has averaged 15.0 rebounds, 13.4 points and 4.0 assists per game. Not to be outdone, Carrington has put up 18.6 points and 1.6 steals a game during that span.
After the Pirates won two out of three contests against the Golden Eagles last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Seton Hall won 82-76. Seton Hall had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.3 vs. 21.6). Marquette, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 13.4).
Seton Hall Pirates at Marquette Golden Eagles Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Seton Hall, ATS Winner – Seton Hall, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Seton Hall is 4-2 ATS with 4 overs and 2 unders.
Marquette is 2-6-1 ATS at home with 5 unders and 3 overs.
Seton Hall ranks 47th in rebounds per game (39.0) while Marquette ranks 239th (32.1).
The Golden Eagles rank 13th in three pointers attempted per game (29.3) while the Pirates rank 193rd (19.6).
Seton Hall ranks 46th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while Marquette ranks 157th (14.3).
The Golden Eagles rank 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Pirates rank 96th (3.7).
Marquette ranks 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Seton Hall ranks 73rd (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Seton Hall is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Marquette is 3-1-1 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games.
The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, down from 11.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 87.6 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
