The Seton Hall Pirates and the Marquette Golden Eagles meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the Fiserv Forum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Seton Hall Pirates vs. Marquette Golden Eagles prediction.
Seton Hall Pirates Recap
The Seton Hall Pirates come into this game looking to rebound after a 64-56 loss at the hands of Villanova last time out to sit at 11-2 this season. After this game, Seton Hall will head home for a game against the Creighton Bluejays.
Pirates Have Five-Game Win Streak Snapped
AJ Staton-McCray leads the Pirates in scoring with 13.1 PPG along with 3.8 RPG while Tajuan Simpkins has 11.3 PPG with 3.2 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Seton Hall up to this point in the year. Adam Clark has 9.6 PPG with 2.2 RPG and a team-high 5.4 APG to lead the Pirates in assists while Elijah Fisher has 9.5 PPG with 3.6 RPG. Mike Williams has 9.2 PPG while Stephon Payne has 7.8 PPG with a team-high 6.8 RPG and Najai Hines has 7.4 PPG and 5.5 RPG so far this season. As a team, Seton Hall is averaging 74.6 PPG on 45.2% shooting from the field, 33.2% from three and 74.6% from the foul line this season.
Why the Seton Hall Pirates will win
- Seton Hall has won eight of its last nine night games.
- Marquette has lost each of its last four games.
Marquette Golden Eagles Recap
The Marquette Golden Eagles come into this game looking to bounce back from their 84-63 loss at the hands of Creighton last time out to sit at 5-8 this season. After this game, Marquette will head home for a game against UConn.
Golden Eagles Drop 4 In A Row
Chase Ross leads the Golden Eagles in scoring with 16.8 PPG along with 4.2 RPG and 3.5 APG while Nigel James Jr. has 12.2 PPG along with 2.8 RPG and a team-high 3.7 APG as the only other double-digit scorer for Marquette up to this point in the year. Ben Gold also has 8.2 PPG with a team-high 6.5 RPG to lead the Golden Eagles in rebounding while Zaide Lowery’s added 8.1 PPG with 2.9 RPG and Royce Parham has 8.8 PPG with 4.5 RPG as well this season. As a team, Marquette is averaging 76.9 PPG on 41.2% shooting from the field, 30.5% from three and 70.6% from the foul line this season.
Why the Marquette Golden Eagles will win
- Marquette has won each of its last 12 Tuesday games at Fiserv Forum.
- Seton Hall has lost 10 of its last 11 night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Seton Hall’s last 17 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
- Each of Marquette’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
Seton Hall Pirates vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Prediction
I’m on the Golden Eagles and the points in this one. I just think the line being so short is telling, and I kind of question Seton Hall’s schedule up to this point in the year. I don’t think Marquette’s as bad as their record would indicate, and Shaka Smart’s teams are usually strong as underdogs. I’ll roll with Marquette in this one.