The Wisconsin Badgers (2-1) will be at home in the Kohl Center when they challenge the Marquette Golden Eagles (2-0). Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 17, 2019.
Marquette Golden Eagles at Wisconsin Badgers Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Badgers dismantled the McNeese State Cowboys 83-63, while the Golden Eagles beat the Purdue Boilermakers 65-55.
The Golden Eagles had a much better free throw rate (0.346 vs. 0.153) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.452 vs. 0.390). The Badgers, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (12.5 vs. 25.5) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.9 vs. 19.2). Wisconsin received a boost from Brad Davison, who had 24 points. Koby McEwen, meanwhile had a good outing for Marquette, recording 23 points and five rebounds.
Baskets could be hard to come by in this showdown between a pair of the nation’s premier defenses. Wisconsin ranks 13th in defensive efficiency (93.8) and Marquette is 53rd (97.4) dating back to the 2018-19 season. Furthermore, the Golden Eagles have been among the NCAA’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 55th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.267). The Badgers, meanwhile, rank ninth at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.170.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Wisconsin Badgers Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Marquette, ATS Winner – Marquette, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Wisconsin ranks 35th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Marquette ranks 227th (7.0).
- The Golden Eagles rank 36th in rebounds per game (38.7) while the Badgers rank 187th (35.1).
- Wisconsin ranks 18th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Marquette ranks 99th (12.3).
- The Golden Eagles rank 38th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Badgers rank 218th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Marquette ranks 87th in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while Wisconsin ranks 254th (19.9).
