Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Xavier Musketeers Free Prediction 01/29/20

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The Marquette Golden Eagles (14-6, 4-4 Big East) will be at the Cintas Center to clash with the Xavier Musketeers (13-7, 2-5 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Marquette Golden Eagles at Xavier Musketeers ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Musketeers fell to the Creighton Bluejays, 77-66, while the Golden Eagles were defeated by the 13th-ranked Butler Bulldogs, 89-85.

Marquette made 16 of their 38 three pointers (42.1 percent) while Xavier had an offensive rebounding percentage of 47.5 (above their season average of 31.4). Xavier rallied around Tyrique Jones, who had 11 points and 13 rebounds. Koby McEwen, meanwhile had a solid performance for Marquette, recording 13 points and 11 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Markus Howard led the Golden Eagles to an 85-65 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 35 points. The Golden Eagles’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Musketeers. Marquette had a rate of 44.1, while Xavier posted a mark of 26.2.

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Marquette figures to have a substantial advantage. The Golden Eagles defense ranks 31st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.449), while the Xavier offense is ranked 270th in effective field goal percentage (0.481).

Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Xavier Musketeers Pick

Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Xavier, ATS Winner – Xavier, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Marquette ranks 20th in rebounds per game (40.3) while Xavier ranks 175th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
  • The Musketeers average 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 66th in the nation. The Golden Eagles rank 97th in assists allowed per game (12.1).
  • The Golden Eagles rank 43rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while the Musketeers rank 160th (21.5).
  • Marquette averages 4.9 blocks per game, which ranks 25th in the NCAA. Xavier ranks 91st in blocks allowed per game (3.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Musketeers have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (8.7 above their season average).
  • The Golden Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 8.6 for the season.