The No. 15 Marquette Golden Eagles (15-3, 4-1 Big East) will try to prolong their 13-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Providence Friars (11-6, 1-3 Big East) at Fiserv Forum. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 20, 2019.
Providence Friars at Marquette Golden Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Friars’ last outing, they topped the Seton Hall Pirates, 72-63. The Friars forced 22 turnovers, while the Pirates had a free throw rate of 0.218 (below their season average of 0.265). Providence was led by Alpha Diallo, who recorded 15 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
The Golden Eagles edged the Georgetown Hoyas in their last matchup, 74-71. Marquette’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Georgetown. The Golden Eagles had a rate of 15.6 (better than their season average of 17.7), while the Hoyas posted a mark of 18.5 (above the 15.4 mark opponents have averaged against Marquette this season). Sam Hauser was the top scorer from either team with 31 points on 10-for-20 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, the Friars won 77-75. The Friars had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (24.2 vs. 10.7) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.4 vs. 18.4).
Contrasting styles will be on display in this contest. Marquette has preferred to play quickly (67th in possessions per game), while Providence has been more methodical (168th in possessions per game).
Providence vs. Marquette Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Marquette, ATS Winner – Marquette, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Marquette ranks 84th in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while Providence ranks 227th (19.5).
The Golden Eagles rank 29th in rebounds per game (39.8) while the Friars rank 163rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
Providence averages 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 110th in the NCAA. Marquette ranks 152nd in steals allowed per game (7.3).
The Friars are 23rd in the country with 2.4 blocks allowed per game while the Golden Eagles are 41st with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
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The Friars have been outscored by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Providence has defeated opponents by an average of 5.1 points.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (7.5 above their season average).
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