Bettors will hope to hit paydirt on Monday when the Marquette Golden Eagles try to run the Spartans off the court at Sports and Fitness Center in college hoops action.

This matchup is a neutral-site affair being played at Sports and Fitness Center.

The Spartans will try to spoil to the party on Monday; they are 2-0 ATS against the number this season, while the Golden Eagles are 2-0 ATS. Norfolk State is 0-2 on the totals; Marquette is 2-0.



View Norfolk State vs Marquette Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 98-ranked Golden Eagles and the No. 17-rated Spartans in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 105-73 win for the Golden Eagles on Monday.



How They Match Up:
Scoring and defensive stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features Marquette's No. 2-ranked scoring average of 95.2 PPG, against a Spartans defense rated No. 113 and allowing 62.8 PPG. The Golden Eagles FG% has averaged 55.6% to date this season, more than the Spartans shooters have managed so far (43.1% per game).

Defensively, Norfolk State features the nation's No. 176-rated defense on the road, allowing 69.3 points per game. Marquette, meanwhile, comes in at No. 18 nationally in scoring at home.

Norfolk State was a 66-53 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against TCU. They covered the 6.5–point spread as underdogs. The Spartans grabbed a 66-53 win over the Horned Frogs on Sunday, behind a 17-point effort from Kyle O'Quinn at Sports and Fitness Center.

Marquette was a 96-66 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Mississippi. They covered the 7–point spread as favorites. Marquette cruised to victory on Sunday, running Mississippi out of the gym and running up a 96-66 score at Sports and Fitness Center.


Marquette Golden Eagles Trends:
When playing on Monday are 9-1
After a win are 7-3

A few Spartans at Golden Eagles trends to consider:
Marquette is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games


Next up:
Norfolk State home to Eastern Kentucky, Sunday, November 27
Marquette home to Jacksonville, Monday, November 28