GAME: #753 Marquette vs #754 Kansas State
TIME: 12/7/2019 – 9:00p EST
SPREAD: Kansas State PK
TOTAL: 134
SPORTSBOOK: 5Dimes Sportsbook
The (6-2) Marquette Golden Eagles and (5-2) Kansas State Wildcats face each other at Fred Bramlage Coliseum in Kansas. Each team won at home in their last game with Kansas State by a score of 76-58 over Florida A&M on Monday, while Marquette won easily 75-56 over Jacksonville on Wednesday. These teams met last year in Wisconsin with Marquette winning by a score of 83-71 and covering their -2.5 line easily.
MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES
The Marquette Golden Eagles are averaging 74 points per game while shooting 42% from the field and 39% from 3. The Golden Eagles are allowing only 66 points per game with 38% shooting from the field but only28% while defending the perimeter well. The Golden Eagles are averaging 5 steals and 5 blocks per game while forcing 13 turnovers.
The Golden Eagles are led by Markus Howard, Koby McEwen, Sacar Anim and Brendan Bailey who have combined to account for 71 percent of all Marquette scoring, including 80 percent of the team’s points over its last five games. Howard is currently listed as questionable but expected to play.
KANSAS STATE WILDCATS
The Kansas State Wildcats are averaging 65 points per game while shooting 42% from the field. The Wildcats are allowing 58 points per game with 40% shooting from the field on defense from their opponents. The Wildcats are forcing almost 20 turnovers per game while taking 10 Steals on defense. The Wildcats struggle from the free-throw line as they only shoot 63% as a team however they only get to the stripe approximately 16 times per game which means they do not score a lot of points from the inside because they do not attack the basket as they rely on guard play. Marquette has tremendous perimeter defense which will make it very difficult for these Wildcats.
Kansas State is led by Xavier Sneed, Cartier Diarra and Makol Mawien who have collectively accounted for 53% of Kansas State’s scoring this season.
MATCHUP SUMMARY
The Wildcats are going to have a difficult time with this Marquette team that can put up a lot of points. They may have good defensive numbers but they have not been challenged by a team with a lot of offensive talent yet. Look for Marquette to win this game as Markus Howard should continue rolling as long as he plays and doesn’t sit out. before placing a wager on this game, you will need to find out if he’s playing or not.
TRENDS
MARQUETTE
- Under is 6-1 in Golden Eagles last 7 games as a favorite.
- Golden Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.
- Golden Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
KANSAS STATE
- Over is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 games following an ATS loss.
- Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
BETTING ANGLES:
Data Analysis: Marquette PK / Over 134
Fade the Public: Kansas State PK / Over 134
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