USC Trojans vs. Marquette Golden Eagles ATS Prediction 11/29/19

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The USC Trojans (6-1) square off against the Marquette Golden Eagles (4-1) in the at HP Field House. Action gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.

USC Trojans vs. Marquette Golden Eagles ATS Odds

Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Golden Eagles defeated the Davidson Wildcats 73-63, while the Trojans beat the Fairfield Stags 54-47.

USC dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.188 (below their season average of 0.247) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.469 (below their season average of 0.493). Fairfield was 0.063 and 0.341, respectively, for those same stats. Marquette, meanwhile, played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.519 (above their season average of 0.327) and a turnover percentage of 15.9 (better than their season average of 21.3). Davidson was 0.283 and 21.2, respectively, for those same stats. Markus Howard put together a good game for Marquette with 40 points. Onyeka Okongwu, meanwhile had a solid performance for USC, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Dating back to last season, a focal point for the Marquette offense has been to get to and convert from the free throw line. The Golden Eagles rank 22nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.278), but USC has been among the best in the nation at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 58th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.196).

USC Trojans vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Odds Pick

Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Marquette, ATS Winner – Marquette, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Marquette averages 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 44th in the nation. USC ranks 273rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
  • The Trojans rank 152nd in steals per game (6.3) while the Golden Eagles rank 282nd (4.7).
  • Marquette ranks 44th in blocks per game (4.4) while USC ranks 94th (3.8).
  • The Golden Eagles rank 98th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while the Trojans rank 257th (24.2).
  • USC ranks 19th in assists per game (16.2) while Marquette ranks 176th (13.2).