Seton Hall vs Marquette Predictions, College Basketball Parlay Picks 2/29/2020

Game: Seton Hall Pirates vs Marquette Golden Eagles

Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020

Location: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Marquette -1.5

Total/Over-Under: 147.5

The Seton Hall Pirates head to Fiserv Forum to take on the Marquette Golden Eagles on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The opening line for this game has Marquette as 1.5 point favorites.

Seton Hall heads into this matchup with a mark of 20-7. They currently have a point differential of 7.9 as they are averaging 74.7 points per contest while giving up 66.7 per game. Marquette has an overall record of 18-9. They are averaging 77.8 points per game and surrendering 70.5, good for a point differential of 7.3.

Valuable Seton Hall Pirates Betting Trends

The Seton Hall Pirates are 16-10-1 against the spread this season

The Seton Hall Pirates are 12-13-2 against the over/under this year

Important Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Trends

The Marquette Golden Eagles are 17-10-0 against the spread this season

The Marquette Golden Eagles are 15-12-0 against the over/under this year

Key Seton Hall Pirates Injuries

02/22/20 F Darnell Brodie Illness is questionable
02/22/20 F Taurean Thompson Illness is questionable

Key Marquette Golden Eagles Injuries

01/23/20 F Ed Morrow Personal is out for season

Player Spotlight

Quincy McKnight averages 11.9 points per contest in 30.3 minutes per game this year. He averages 5.3 assists per game and 3.3 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 42% for the season while his free throw percentage is 85%. Myles Powell comes into this game averaging 21.3 points per contest while playing 31.4 minutes per night. He grabs 4.6 rebounds per contest and distributes 2.5 assists per game. His FG percentage is 42% while his free throw percentage is 80%.

Player Spotlight

Sacar Anim averages 12.9 points per game and he sees the court an average of 33.2 minutes per game. He also hauls in 4.0 rebounds per game and dishes 1.5 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is 65%. Markus Howard scores 27.2 points per contest while playing 33.0 minutes per game. He hauls in 3.5 rebounds per contest and has 3.2 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage is at 85%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Pirates allow 66.7 points per contest which is 109th in the country. They also surrender a 39% shooting percentage and a 30% average from 3-point range, ranking them 20th and 45th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 37.1 rebounds a game which ranks 284th, and they allow 11.2 assists per game which puts them in 72nd place in D-1. They force 14.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 266th in Division 1. Seton Hall averages 74.7 points per contest, which is 88th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 7.9 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a unit, which has them ranked 141st. From 3-point territory they shoot 32%, which is good for 226th in the nation. They average 37.6 boards per contest and 14.3 assists per game, which ranks them 73rd and 83rd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 129th with 13.7 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Golden Eagles give up 70.5 points per game, which ranks them 208th in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 41% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 72nd and 98th in those defensive statistics. They rank 201st with 12.9 dimes allowed per game and 191st with 35.3 boards surrendered per contest. The Golden Eagles are 21st in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 11.3 per contest. Marquette is 31st in the country with 77.8 points per contest this season. They are 214th in D-1 in shooting at 43%, while their average scoring margin is 7.3. They shoot 38% from beyond the arc, which is good for 14th in the country. They are 25th in the nation in rebounding with 39.4 boards per contest and 137th in assists per game with 13.6. The Golden Eagles are 143rd in turnovers per contest with 13.5.

Advanced Statistics

The Pirates are 117th in the nation in offensive rating with 104.2. In terms of pace they are 64th in the country with 71.7 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 129th. As a team they are 109th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 40% of their shots, ranking 104th in Division 1. Seton Hall is 161st in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.7 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Marquette is 191st in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.3 times per 100 possessions. The Golden Eagles are 63rd in the country in offensive rating with 107. In terms of pace they are 77th in Division 1 with 71.4 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% is 96th. As a team they are 57th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 45% of their shots, ranking 29th in the nation.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Seton Hall +1.5 and over 147.5 total points

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