Stony Brook Seawolves vs Marquette Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

Planning on watching today’s Seawolves and Golden Eagles game? Catch the action at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI, as the Golden Eagles hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on FS1. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Marquette is favored by -23 vs. Stony Brook.

STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Stony Brook Seawolves +23

This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:30 ET on Monday, November 4th.

WHY BET THE STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Golden Eagles.
  • Even though we have Marquette winning straight-up, we like Stony Brook at +23.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Will Stony Brook Make it Happen on the Road?

Stony Brook Seawolves Records

Stony Brook finished last season with a 19-15 overall record, going 13-9 in conference play. At home, they were 13-3, with an average scoring margin of +8.4 points per game. On the road, they went 6-12, with a -7.4 average scoring margin.

The Seawolves were 25-9 against the spread, including a 15-2 record when favored. They were favored in 17 games and went 15-2 straight-up. As underdogs, they were 4-13 straight-up but 10-7 ATS. Their average over/under line was 140.9 points, and they had a 20-14 O/U record, with their games averaging 146 points.

Stony Brook Seawolves Offense Stats

Stony Brook averaged 73.5 points per game last season, ranking 74th in possessions per game with 66.2. They shot 43% from the field, placing 261st in field goal percentage, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50%, ranking 231st. The Seawolves struggled inside, shooting 48% on two-pointers, which ranked 320th.

From beyond the arc, Stony Brook made 7.9 three-pointers per game, shooting 35% from deep, ranking 134th in three-point percentage. They attempted 22.2 threes per game, ranking 170th. At the free-throw line, they made 13 per game, ranking 245th.

Stony Brook Seawolves Top Returning Offensive Players

Joe Octave: G

  • Games: 31 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 14.6 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 1.9 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 6 (Last Year)

Jared Frey: G

  • Games: 35 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 5.8 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 1.8 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 2.3 (Last Year)

Stony Brook allowed 72.3 points per game last season, ranking 180th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.5% from three-point range against them, placing the Seawolves 304th in three-point defense. They were better at limiting free throws, allowing 16.3 per game, which ranked 82nd nationally.

In terms of creating turnovers, Stony Brook averaged 6 steals per game, ranking 245th. They also recorded 3.2 blocked shots per game, placing them 203rd in the country.

Can Marquette Lock in a Home Win?

Marquette Golden Eagles Records

Marquette finished last season with a 25-9 overall record, going 16-7 in Big East play. At home, they were dominant, posting an 18-3 record with an average scoring margin of +14.6 points. On the road, they were 7-6, with a -1.2 average scoring margin.

Against the spread, Marquette went 20-14, including a 16-9 mark when favored. They were favored in 25 games, going 21-4 straight-up. Their over/under record was 14-20, with their games averaging 148 points, just below their average O/U line of 149.

Marquette averaged 78.3 points per game last season, ranking 255th in possessions per game with 65.6. They finished 55th in both field goal percentage (47%) and effective field goal percentage (55%). The Golden Eagles were 36th in two-point shooting at 56% and made 8.9 threes per game, ranking 51st, on 24.7 attempts per game (63rd), shooting 35% from beyond the arc (93rd). They struggled at the free-throw line, making just 11.1 per game, ranking 335th.

Kam Jones returns after averaging 16.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game last season. David Joplin also returns, having averaged 10.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.

Last season, Marquette allowed 69.7 points per game, ranking 100th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.3% from beyond the arc against them, placing Marquette 288th in 3-point defense. They also allowed 16.3 free throws per game, ranking 81st in the country.

Marquette averaged 8.6 steals per game, ranking 32nd in the nation, but they were 201st in blocked shots, with 3.2 per game.