The Southern University Jaguars (1-11) look to snap their six-game losing streak when they take on the No. 18 Marquette Golden Eagles (10-2) at Fiserv Forum. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018.
Southern University Jaguars vs. Marquette Golden Eagles ATS Prediction
The Jaguars are trying to rebound after their 82-62 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide in their last matchup. Alabama won the rebounding battle. The Crimson Tide had 16 offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds, while the Jaguars had 11 and 31, respectively. Eddie Reese led Southern University in scoring with 16 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
In the Golden Eagles’ last game, they had no trouble getting past the UMBC Retrievers, 67-42. The Golden Eagles had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.467 vs. 0.274) and had a better free throw rate (0.183 vs. 0.129). With 15 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, Markus Howard put together a solid game for Marquette.
Sam Hauser and Howard have been playing well over the last five games for Marquette. Hauser has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Howard has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
This contest should be a matchup of contrasting styles. Marquette prefers a fast-paced style of play (82nd in possessions per game), while Southern University is more half-court-oriented (199th in possessions per game). Additionally, the Jaguars’ 296th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 98.3) will face a difficult challenge against the Golden Eagles’ 52nd-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 93.3).
Southern University at Marquette Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Marquette, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Marquette ranks 26th in rebounds per game (40.6) while Southern University ranks 252nd (29.2).
The Golden Eagles rank 73rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while the Jaguars rank 246th (17.4).
Marquette ranks 63rd in assists per game (15.2) while Southern University ranks 197th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
The Golden Eagles rank 29th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Jaguars rank 141st (2.3).
Southern University ranks 46th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Marquette ranks 151st (7.8).
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The Jaguars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 23.2, up from 15.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
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