Marquette Golden Eagles vs Stony Brook Seawolves Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Stony Brook vs Marquette NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Milwaukee.

Stony Brook vs Marquette Prediction

Planning on watching today's Seawolves and Golden Eagles game? Catch the action at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI, as the Golden Eagles hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on FS1. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and Marquette is favored by -24 vs. Stony Brook.

Stony Brook vs. Marquette Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Stony Brook Seawolves at Marquette Golden Eagles
Where: Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds MARQ -24, STBR +1870 | MARQ -5968 O/U 147.5

Seawolves Preview: Can Stony Brook Pull Off a Road Win?

Stony Brook Seawolves Records

Stony Brook finished last season with a 19-15 overall record, going 13-9 in conference play. They were strong at home, posting a 13-3 record with an average scoring margin of +8.4 points per game. On the road, they struggled, finishing 6-12 with a -7.4 scoring margin.

The Seawolves were 25-9 against the spread (ATS) and had a 20-14 over/under record. Their games averaged 146 points per game. As the favorite, they were 15-2 straight-up and ATS, and they went 10-7 ATS as the underdog.

Seawolves Offense Breakdown

Stony Brook averaged 73.5 points per game last season, ranking 74th in possessions per game with 66.2. They shot 43% from the field, placing 261st, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50% (231st). Their two-point shooting was a struggle, ranking 320th at 48%.

The Seawolves made 7.9 three-pointers per game, shooting 35% from beyond the arc, good for 134th. They attempted 22.2 threes per game (170th). At the free-throw line, they averaged 13 made free throws per game, ranking 245th. Joe Octave, who averaged 14.6 points and 6 rebounds last season, returns as their top scorer, while Jared Frey added 5.8 points per game.

Seawolves Team Defense

Stony Brook allowed 72.3 points per game last season, ranking 180th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.5% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Seawolves 304th in 3-point defense. They did a better job of limiting free throws, allowing 16.3 per game, which was 82nd in the country.

In terms of creating turnovers, Stony Brook averaged 6 steals per game, ranking 245th nationally. They also averaged 3.2 blocked shots per game, placing them 203rd in that category.

Golden Eagles Preview: Will the Golden Eagles Win at Fiserv Forum?

Marquette Golden Eagles Records

Marquette finished last season with a 25-9 overall record, going 16-7 in Big East play. At home, they were dominant, posting an 18-3 record with an average scoring margin of +14.6 points per game. On the road, they were 7-6, with a -1.2 point margin.

Against the spread, Marquette went 20-14, including a 6-7 mark on the road. They were 21-4 straight-up as the favorite and 16-9 ATS. Their average over/under line was 149 points, and they averaged 148 points per game, finishing with a 14-20 O/U record.

Golden Eagles Offense Breakdown

Marquette averaged 78.3 points per game last season, ranking 255th in possessions per game with 65.6. They were 55th in field goal percentage (47%) and effective field goal percentage (55%). The Golden Eagles made 8.9 three-pointers per game, shooting 35% from beyond the arc.

Kam Jones returns after averaging 16.8 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.9 rebounds last season. David Joplin also returns, having averaged 10.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.

Golden Eagles Team Defense

Last season, Marquette allowed 69.7 points per game, ranking 100th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.3% from three-point range against them, placing the Golden Eagles 288th in that category. They also gave up 16.3 free throws per game, ranking 81st nationally.

Marquette averaged 8.6 steals per game, ranking 32nd in the country. They also recorded 3.2 blocked shots per game, placing them 201st nationally.

Seawolves vs Golden Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Seawolves have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 8-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 73 points per game in these contests.
In their last ten games at home, the Golden Eagles have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 75 points per game in these contests.
As the betting underdog, the Seawolves have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
As the betting favorite, the Golden Eagles have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.