Purdue Boilermakers vs Marquette Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24
The Boilermakers and Golden Eagles are set to face off at 9:00 ET on FS1. The Golden Eagles will host the game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points, and Marquette is favored by -4.5 against Purdue in a non-conference matchup.
PURDUE BOILERMAKERS VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Marquette Golden Eagles -4.5
This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.
WHY BET THE MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Golden Eagles.
- Not only will Marquette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can the Boilermakers Pull Off a Win at Milwaukee?
Purdue pulled off an 87-78 win over Alabama on Friday, November 15th, at home. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, the Boilermakers not only secured the win but also covered the spread.
Purdue led 42-40 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Alabama 45-38. The game’s total points landed exactly on the O/U line of 165, resulting in a push.
Purdue put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field and hitting 56.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, with a 46.8% success rate on two-point shots. The Boilermakers also made 16 of 25 free throws, shooting 64% from the line.
Trey Kaufman-Renn led the way with 26 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.2% from the field. Labaron Philon added 18 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Braden Smith contributed 17 points and 10 assists, despite going 0 for 4 from three-point range.
Purdue’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made baskets on 63 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Purdue’s opponents shot 56%, hitting 9 of 16 threes. Purdue also sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 16 free throws.
Are the Golden Eagles Ready for a Home Win?
Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games
Marquette picked up a 78-74 road win over Maryland on Friday, November 15th. The Golden Eagles entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and not only won but covered the spread.
After trailing 34-30 at halftime, Marquette turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 152 went over the pre-game O/U line of 147.
In their latest game, Marquette put up 78 points, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They hit 34.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 23 attempts, and were 18 of 24 from the free-throw line, good for 75%.
Kam Jones led the way with 28 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 60% from three. Derik Queen and Ja’Kobi Gillespie each added 24 points, with Queen shooting 69.2% and Gillespie hitting 44.4% from deep. Marquette also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists in the win.
Marquette’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Golden Eagles allowed the opposing team to hit 22 of their 36 two-point attempts, a 61% success rate.
From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 36%, making 7 of 19 three-pointers. Marquette also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 9 attempts, shooting 64%.