Stonehill Skyhawks vs Marquette Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Looking to win big? The Skyhawks and Golden Eagles face off at 9:00 ET on FS2. The Golden Eagles are hosting the game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. The over/under for this game is set at 139.5 points, and Marquette is favored by -34.5 against Stonehill in a non-conference matchup.

STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Marquette Golden Eagles -34.5

This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.

WHY BET THE MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 94-56 in favor of the Golden Eagles.
• Not only will Marquette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -34.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.

Can the Skyhawks Pull Off a Win at Milwaukee?

Stonehill improved to 3-1 on the season with a 67-65 win over East Texas A&M on Monday. The Skyhawks were -2.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 132, which was under the O/U line of 137.5.

Stonehill trailed 32-30 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Lions 37-33 to secure the win.

Stonehill’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 22 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, connecting on 12 of 13 attempts (92.3%).

Josh Morgan led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Todd Brogna added 16 points and 4 assists, while Amir Nesbitt contributed 11 points and 5 assists, shooting 3 of 4 from deep. Scooter Williams struggled from three, missing all 9 attempts, but still managed 14 points.

Stonehill’s defense gave up 65 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field on 22/48 shooting. They managed to hold them to 42% on two-point attempts, with 11/26 shooting.

From beyond the arc, Stonehill allowed their opponents to hit 11/22 threes, good for 50%. They also sent them to the line 13 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 92%. Stonehill gave up 6 offensive rebounds.

Can Marquette Grab a Win at Home?

Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games

Marquette picked up an 80-69 road win over Georgia on Saturday, November 23rd. The Golden Eagles, who were -5.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with the victory.

After leading 36-35 at halftime, Marquette pulled away by scoring 44 points in the 2nd half while holding Georgia to 34. The total points for the game ended at 149, just under the O/U line of 151.5.

David Joplin’s 29 points and 6 threes led Marquette to an 80-point performance, hitting 50% from the field and 40.7% from deep. Blue Cain added 17 points, also connecting on 5 threes at a 50% rate.

The Golden Eagles posted an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%, with 13 assists and 8 offensive rebounds. Chase Ross shot 66.7% overall, while Tyrin Lawrence contributed 15 points, shooting 63.6% from the field.

Marquette’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. The Golden Eagles allowed 16 two-pointers on 29 attempts, a 55% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Marquette’s defense held their opponents to 32% shooting, as they hit 8 of 25 three-point attempts. The free-throw line saw 13 makes on 19 tries, a 68% rate. Marquette also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.