Seton Hall vs Marquette Prediction, Odds and Picks Dec 27
Golden Eagles Willing to Push Pace
Anyone who blinks when matched up with the Marquette Golden Eagles will be in for a long night. The Golden Eagles have adopted second-year coach Shaka Smart’s culture of creating havoc on the floor. People looking at NCAA basketball vegas odds will see the ride hasn’t been so smooth for the Seton Hall Pirates.
The Pirates are off to a 7-6 start and lost their first two games of Big East play by a combined seven points.
Let’s check the latest college basketball odds, stats, injury reports and college basketball lines for Seton Hall vs Marquette. We’ve plenty of NCAA basketball odds for you to consider.
Pirates Need to Alter Ship’s Course
Seton Hall has suffered three of its six losses by five points or fewer this season. While the Pirates know they aren’t a pushover, they also realize too many close losses will prevent them from returning to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season. Looking at scores and odds shows Seton Hall’s 3-point shooting has let the Pirates down.
The Pirates only shoot 29.8 percent from the 3-point line, which ranks 329th nationally. Seton Hall plays at a deliberate pace and, as a result, has been putting up 68.6 points per game. The Pirates are 5-4 against the spread over their past nine games.
Seton Hall is 5-6-1 against the spread this season. The Pirates have seen the total go under the number in six of their 12 games.
Marquette Comfortable While Locked in Slugfest
The Marquette Golden Eagles have been a fun team for people interested in online gambling. Marquette lost one of its intriguing pieces in 6-foot-7 forward Zach Wrightsil, who was the NAIA player of the year last season. Fortunately for the Golden Eagles, they have plenty of scoring options.
Karn Jones (16.4 points per game), Olivier-Maxence Prosper (14.5), Oso Ighodaro (11.6), and David Joplin (10.9) all average in double figures. Guard Tyler Kolek leads the team by averaging 7.5 assists per game and scoring 9.8 points per game. Marquette ranks 25th nationally in points per game, with 82.4.
The Golden Eagles shot 49.4 percent from the field, which ranks 25th nationally. Marquette is 7-5-1 against the spread this season. Over the past 10 games, the Golden Eagles are 5-4-1 against the spread. The total has gone over the number in four of the past six games.
Seton Hall vs Marquette Game Injuries
Seton Hall vs Marquette Head-to-Head
Marquette turned the series on its head last season. After several seasons of dominance by Seton Hall, the Golden Eagles stopped the bleeding by sweeping both games. The Pirates had previously won six straight games in the series. While Seton Hall has had more success of late, that is an anomaly for the Pirates.
Marquette leads the all-time series 21-13. March Madness odds show the teams first met during the 1955-56 season but didn’t play each other until both teams ended up in the Big East conference together during the 2005-06 season.
Seton Hall vs Marquette Game Information
- Game: Seton Hall (7-6) vs Marquette (9-4)
- Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
- Day/Time: Tuesday, Dec. 27, 8:00 p.m.
- Seton Hall vs MarquetteLive stream: TBS.com
Seton Hall vs Marquette Betting Lines
Seton Hall vs Marquette Picks & Prediction
Seton Hall has struggled with consistency all season but has made waves in Big East play by being feisty. Seton Hall has lost its first two conference games by a combined four points. However, the Pirates will have a different challenge with Marquette.
The Golden Eagles like to push the pace and have successfully put up points against everyone they play. Marquette shares the ball well and creates good opportunities for each other. The Golden Eagles average 17.8 assists per game. Marquette will be able to put the pace on Seton Hall and cover the spread.
