A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Marquette Golden Eagles taking on the Seton Hall Pirates Wednesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Seton Hall Pirates were listed as -8.5-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs Seton Hall Pirates Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Seton Hall Pirates sit at 15-6 (14-6 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Marquette Golden Eagles are currently 15-7 (8-13 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Seton Hall is 8-12 OU, and Marquette is 13-7-1 OU.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 229-rated Marquette Golden Eagles taking on the No. 99-rated Seton Hall Pirates in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Seton Hall's No. 127 nationally ranked offense (74.19 points per game) against a Marquette Golden Eagles defense that sits as the No. 129 at 70.36 PPG. The Seton Hall Pirates have been averaging 44.44% from the field, less than the Golden Eagles have managed so far this season (46.17% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Butler was victimized by Henry Ellenson for 32 points as the Golden Eagles defeated the Bulldogs 75-69 in college hoops action on Saturday.
The Pirates got 22 points from Isaiah Whitehead as Seton Hall ran past Creighton 75-65 on Saturday at CenturyLink Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Marquette at Xavier, Saturday, February 6th
Seton Hall at Georgetown, Saturday, February 6th