The No. 24 Marquette Golden Eagles (2-1) go head-to-head against the Presbyterian Blue Hose (3-1) at Fiserv Forum. The game is scheduled to get underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Presbyterian Blue Hose at Marquette Golden Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Blue Hose’s last matchup, they dismantled the Boyce Bulldogs, 102-49. The Blue Hose had a much better turnover percentage (5.6 vs. 26.7) and had a much better free throw rate (0.275 vs. 0.097). Chris Martin played a pivotal role for Presbyterian with 11 points and six rebounds.
The Golden Eagles got blown out by the Indiana Hoosiers in their last contest, 96-73. Indiana’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Marquette. The Hoosiers had a rate of 0.718, while the Golden Eagles posted a mark of 0.466. With 18 points, Marquette’s Sam Hauser had a solid performance.
The prolific offense of Marquette will face off against the porous defense of Presbyterian. Since the 2017-18 season, the Golden Eagles rank 23rd in offensive efficiency, while the Blue Hose are 254th in defensive efficiency. The Golden Eagles figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Presbyterian vs. Marquette Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Presbyterian, ATS Winner – Presbyterian, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Marquette ranks 51st in assists per game (15.6) while Presbyterian ranks 244th (12.3).
The Golden Eagles rank 100th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Blue Hose rank 262nd (2.2).
Presbyterian ranks 25th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Marquette ranks 124th (5.9).
The Golden Eagles average 26.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 28th in the NCAA. The Blue Hose rank 84th in three pointers allowed per game (20.5).
Marquette ranks 287th in rebounds per game (32.6) while Presbyterian ranks 288th (32.6).
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