The Marquette Golden Eagles (3-2) will be in the Preseason NIT at Barclays Center when they go head-to-head with the Louisville Cardinals (3-1). The game will air on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Louisville Cardinals vs. Marquette Golden Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Golden Eagles fell to the second-ranked Kansas Jayhawks, 77-68, while the Cardinals were defeated by the fifth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, 92-81.
Louisville did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (18-24; 75.0 percent) while Marquette was lights out from beyond the arc (14-31; 45.2 percent). Sam Hauser played a pivotal role for Marquette with 20 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Jordan Nwora had a solid performance for Louisville, contributing 23 points and 10 rebounds.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, this will be a matchup of two heavyweights. Since last season, the Marquette offense ranks 19th in the country in that metric at 0.563, while the Louisville defense ranks 40th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.475).
Louisville Cardinals vs. Marquette Golden Eagles ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Marquette, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Louisville ranks 40th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Marquette ranks 250th (14.5).
- The Cardinals rank fifth in blocks per game (5.7) while the Golden Eagles rank 87th (3.9).
- Louisville ranks 92nd in steals per game (6.8) while Marquette ranks 133rd in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- The Golden Eagles rank 25th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while the Cardinals rank 216th (21.0).
- Louisville ranks 130th in rebounds per game (36.4) while Marquette ranks 287th (32.9).
