Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Marquette vs Georgia NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Nassau.
Marquette vs Georgia Prediction
The Golden Eagles and Bulldogs are set to face off at 11:00 ET on None. The Bulldogs will host the game at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. Marquette comes into this non-conference matchup as the -6.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 152.5 points.
Marquette vs. Georgia Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Marquette Golden Eagles at Georgia Bulldogs
- Where: Nassau at Imperial Arena
- Date: Saturday, November 23rd
- Betting Odds MARQ -6.5, MARQ -280 | GA +223 O/U 152.5
Golden Eagles Preview: Can the Golden Eagles Lock in a Win at Nassau?
Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games
Marquette continued their strong start to the season with a 76-58 win over Purdue on Tuesday, November 19th. The Golden Eagles, playing at home, were favored by 5.5 points and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game came in at 134, well under the O/U line of 152.5.
Marquette led 35-28 at halftime and extended their lead in the 2nd half, outscoring Purdue 41-30. Their defense played a key role in the win, holding Purdue to just 58 points.
Golden Eagles Offense Breakdown
Marquette put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They hit 55.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30.8% of their threes (8/26). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 14 of 15 attempts for a 93.3% success rate.
Kam Jones was a standout, grabbing 13 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists, while also scoring 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting. Stevie Mitchell led the team with 21 points, hitting 6 of his 11 shots. Trey Kaufman-Renn was efficient, shooting 70% from the field and finishing with 16 points.
Golden Eagles Team Defense
Despite Marquette allowing 58 points, their defense struggled inside, giving up 55% shooting on two-point attempts. Opponents converted 19 of 34 shots from inside the arc.
From three-point range, Marquette's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent the opposing team to the line 15 times, where they hit 14 free throws, a 93% success rate.
Bulldogs Preview: Does Georgia Have What it Takes at Home?
Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Georgia cruised to a dominant 93-45 win over Alabama A&M on Tuesday, November 19th. Playing at home, they were -26.5 favorites and covered the spread comfortably.
Georgia led 46-25 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Alabama A&M 47-20. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the 152.5 O/U line.
Bulldogs Offense Breakdown
Georgia put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They were dominant inside, hitting 67.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 36% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-25.
The Bulldogs also made 28 free throws on 41 attempts, shooting 68.3% from the line, and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds. Asa Newell led the way with 17 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 7-for-8 from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt.
Bulldogs Team Defense
Despite Georgia's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 45 points. The Bulldogs allowed 52% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 28 of 53 shots.
Georgia gave up 67% shooting on two-pointers (19/28) and 36% from beyond the arc (9/25). They also sent their opponent to the line 41 times, where they converted 28 free throws.
Golden Eagles vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their five previous road games, Marquette has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 69 points per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 8-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 73 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Georgia has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 3-7 straight up.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Golden Eagles have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Marquette vs Georgia Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Georgia +6.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.