The Marquette Golden Eagles (4-2) will be at home in Fiserv Forum when they go head-to-head against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (4-2). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Marquette Golden Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Golden Eagles edged the Louisville Cardinals 77-74, while the Buccaneers dismantled the Coppin State Eagles 93-67.
Charleston Southern dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 45.5 (above their season average of 32.1) and a turnover percentage of 14.8 (better than their season average of 16.5). Coppin State put up marks of 25.7 and 20.1, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Marquette dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.317 (above their season average of 0.234) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.452 (below their season average of 0.526). Louisville was 0.232 and 0.420, respectively, for those same stats. Sam Hauser fueled Marquette with 22 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Charleston Southern received a boost from Christian Keeling, who collected 20 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds. This gave him his zeroth triple-double this year.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Marquette figures to have a significant edge. Dating back to last season, the Golden Eagles offense ranks 21st in that metric at 0.560, while the Charleston Southern defense ranks 265th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.519).
Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Marquette Golden Eagles Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Marquette, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Marquette ranks 29th in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while Charleston Southern ranks 233rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.2).
- The Buccaneers rank 169th in rebounds per game (35.4) while the Golden Eagles rank 281st (33.0).
- Marquette ranks 88th in blocks per game (3.9) while Charleston Southern ranks 111th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Golden Eagles rank 44th in assists per game (15.6) while the Buccaneers rank 248th (12.5).
- Charleston Southern ranks 46th in steals per game (7.3) while Marquette ranks 202nd (5.8).
