The Marquette Golden Eagles (7-3) challenge the Northern Illinois Huskies (6-4) at BMO Harris Bradley Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 18, 2017.
Marquette opened as an 18-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 155 points.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Marquette Golden Eagles ATS Prediction
The Huskies will be looking for similar success after topping the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils in their last outing, 61-55. The Huskies had a great free throw rate of 0.298 (above their season average of 0.241), while the Blue Devils had a turnover percentage of 22.7 (above their season average of 19.1). Levi Bradley had a good game for Northern Illinois, putting up 16 points and nine rebounds.
In the Golden Eagles’ last matchup, they easily got past the Wisconsin Badgers, 82-63. Marquette’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Wisconsin. The Golden Eagles had a rate of 0.655 (above their season average of 0.570), while the Badgers posted a mark of 0.463 (below the 0.545 mark opponents have averaged against Marquette this season). Andrew Rowsey was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
Marquette appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Golden Eagles rank 19th in offensive efficiency, while Northern Illinois ranks 175th in defensive efficiency.
Northern Illinois heads into the game with records of 6-4 straight up (SU) and 3-3 against the spread (ATS). Of the Huskies’ 6 games that accepted bets, four have finished over the total.
Meanwhile, Marquette owns records of 7-3 SU and 4-5 ATS. Games involving the Golden Eagles also have a tendency to go over the projected point total (62.5 percent).
Northern Illinois Huskies at Marquette Golden Eagles ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Marquette, ATS Winner – Northern Illinois, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Marquette ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (28.9) while Northern Illinois ranks 257th (16.4).
The Golden Eagles rank 45th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the Huskies rank 184th (36.9).
Northern Illinois ranks 41st in steals per game (7.9) while Marquette ranks 137th (5.9).
The Golden Eagles rank 64th in assists per game (15.5) while the Huskies rank 150th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
Marquette averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 59th in the nation. Northern Illinois ranks 139th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 5.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 84.0 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
