Marquette Golden Eagles vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Eagles and Cyclones. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Iowa State as the -5.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150 points.

MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Marquette Golden Eagles +5.5

This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.

WHY BET THE MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Cyclones.
• Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like Marquette at +5.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Are the Golden Eagles Ready for a Road Win?

Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games

Marquette improved to 5-1 on the season with a 94-62 win over Western Carolina on Saturday. The Golden Eagles were -32.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 156, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.

Marquette took control early, leading 49-30 at halftime. They continued to dominate in the second half, outscoring the Catamounts 45-32.

Marquette’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 94 points with a field goal percentage of 51.4% in their last game. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 71.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 35% from beyond the arc, making 14 threes.

Kam Jones led the way with 20 points and 10 assists, shooting 64.3% overall and 50% from three. Marquette finished with an effective field goal percentage of 61.1% and dished out 21 assists as a team.

Marquette’s defense gave up 62 points despite allowing the opponent to shoot 51% from the field, including 71% on two-point attempts. The Golden Eagles sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 6 of those attempts.

From beyond the arc, Marquette’s opponent shot 35%, making 14 of their 40 three-point attempts. The Golden Eagles also allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Does Iowa State Have What it Takes at Home?

Iowa State improved to 5-1 on the season with a commanding 99-71 win over Colorado on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Cyclones entered the game as -13.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 170, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.

Leading 45-34 at halftime, Iowa State pulled away in the second half, scoring 54 points while holding Colorado to 37. The Cyclones’ strong second-half performance was key to their victory.

Iowa State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 99 points on 60.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69%, with the Cyclones hitting 72.7% of their two-point attempts and 44% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 25 three-point tries.

Milan Momcilovic led the way, knocking down 6 of 9 threes and finishing with 24 points and 3 assists. Julian Hammond III added 20 points, while Curtis Jones contributed 19 points and 6 rebounds. Keshon Gilbert also chipped in 15 points and dished out 6 assists.

Iowa State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 60% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they conceded 72% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Iowa State allowed 11 threes on 25 attempts, a 44% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they hit 18 free throws, shooting 78%. The Cyclones gave up 7 offensive rebounds.