The No. 12 Wisconsin Badgers (8-1) look to continue their five-game winning streak against the Marquette Golden Eagles (7-2) at Fiserv Forum. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Marquette Golden Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Badgers’ last contest, they dismantled the Coppin State Eagles, 85-63. The Badgers had a much better turnover percentage (6.5 vs. 17.5) and had a much better free throw rate (0.377 vs. 0.169). Ethan Happ played a huge role in the victory for Wisconsin, accumulating 10 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds on his way to his zeroth triple-double of the season.
Marquette dismantled the UMBC Retrievers in their last matchup, 67-42. Marquette 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, Marquette’s Markus Howard had a good performance.
Marquette appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Golden Eagles rank 33rd in offensive efficiency, while the Badgers rank 158th in defensive efficiency dating back to last season.
The Golden Eagles won the only contest against the Badgers last season, 82-63. Marquette had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.655 vs. 0.463). Wisconsin, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.241 vs. 0.182).
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Marquette Golden Eagles ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wisconsin, ATS Winner – Wisconsin, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Marquette ranks 33rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while Wisconsin ranks 257th (19.3).
The Badgers rank 33rd in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Golden Eagles rank 209th (14.2).
Marquette ranks 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Wisconsin ranks 177th (3.6).
The Badgers rank 25th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Golden Eagles rank 147th (6.2).
Wisconsin ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Marquette ranks 70th (33.1).
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