In this article, we will formulate a Marquette vs Central Michigan prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 11th at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Marquette Golden Eagles are 2-0 this year after they defeated George Mason by a score of 82-63 in their last game. Marquette trailed 37-36 at halftime, but they scored 46 points in the second half to run away with the win. The Golden Eagles shot 38.8% from the field, 31.4% on three-pointers, and 73.1% on free throws in the game. David Joplin led Marquette with 27 points and 10 rebounds in the victory.
Marquette opened their season with a 102-62 win over Stony Brook. Marquette has scored 92 points per game and they have allowed 62.5 points per game, while also averaging 42 rebounds and 19 assists per game this season. Kam Jones is averaging 28 points, 5.5 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game, while Marquette is shooting 48.9% from the field, 74.4% on free throws, and 30.3% on three-pointers this year.
Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas are 1-1 this season after they lost to Stony Brook by a score of 73-72 in their last game. Central Michigan led 36-30 at halftime, but they were outscored 43-36 in the second half for the loss. The Chippewas shot 48.3% from the field, 29.2% on three-pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Jakobi Heady led CMU with 15 points and eight rebounds in the loss.
Central Michigan did beat South Alabama by a score of 74-70 in their first game of the season. CMU has scored 73 points per game and they have allowed 71.5 points per game, while also averaging 35 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game this season. Jakobi Heady is averaging 14.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game, while Central Michigan is shooting 49.1% from the field, 62.9% on free throws, and 29.1% on three-pointers.
Why Marquette will cover
- Marquette has won each of its last 12 night games against non-conference opponents at Fiserv Forum.
- Central Michigan has lost 17 of its last 21 games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Marquette has won the first half in each of its last 12 night games against non-conference opponents at Fiserv Forum.
Marquette vs Central Michigan Prediction
Marquette comes into this matchup looking for their third straight win of the season and they have looked very good in their first two games. The Golden Eagles are scoring 92 points per game and they have only allowed 63 and 62 in their first two games. Central Michigan is coming off of a tough loss against Stony Brook, but they do have a higher shooting percentage than Marquette right now. I think this game has the potential to be very high scoring, so I like the over here.