Marquette Golden Eagles vs Western Carolina Catamounts Matchup

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

Western Carolina vs Marquette Prediction

Looking to win big? The Catamounts and Golden Eagles face off at 2:00 ET on FS2. The Golden Eagles are hosting the game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151 points, and Marquette is favored by -33.5 vs. Western Carolina.

Western Carolina vs. Marquette Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Western Carolina Catamounts at Marquette Golden Eagles
Where: Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Betting Odds MARQ -33.5, WCAR +3500 | MARQ -20000 O/U 151

Catamounts Preview: Will the Western Carolina Defense Show Up on the Road?

Western Carolina’s season continued with a 91-57 loss to Florida State on Tuesday. The Catamounts were +20 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, just over the O/U line of 147.

After trailing 49-26 at halftime, Western Carolina put up 31 points in the 2nd half but allowed 42 points to the Seminoles.

Catamounts Offense Breakdown

Western Carolina struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.8% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 36 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.1%, and they finished with 57 points and 8 assists.

Daquan Davis led the way with 19 points, shooting 83.3% overall and 75.0% from deep. Brandon Morgan also connected on 75.0% of his threes, finishing with 13 points, while Jamir Watkins added 14 points and 4 assists.

Catamounts Team Defense

Western Carolina struggled defensively, giving up 91 points on 57% shooting from the field. Their opponents were particularly effective inside, converting 66% of their two-point attempts (22/33).

From beyond the arc, Western Carolina allowed 9 threes on 21 attempts, a 42% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 26 times, where they hit 20, shooting 76%.

Golden Eagles Preview: Can the Golden Eagles Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games

Marquette cruised to a 94-59 win over Stonehill on Wednesday, November 27th. Playing at home, the Golden Eagles were -35 point favorites, and the game ended in a push against the spread.

Marquette led 51-31 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Stonehill 43-28. The game’s total points of 153 went over the pre-game O/U line of 141.5.

Golden Eagles Offense Breakdown

Marquette's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points on 60.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.9%, thanks to 67.5% shooting on two-pointers and 47.6% from beyond the arc.

David Joplin led the way with 27 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 10 of 12 shots, including 4 of 5 from three-point range. Kam Jones and Damarius Owens each added 14 points, with Owens hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.

Golden Eagles Team Defense

Even with Marquette allowing 59 points, they struggled defensively, giving up a 60% shooting performance from the field. The Golden Eagles conceded 37 made field goals on 61 attempts.

Inside the arc, Marquette's defense allowed 27 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 67% shooting rate. From three-point range, they gave up 10 threes on 21 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 47%.

Catamounts vs Golden Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Catamounts have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 68 points per game in this stretch.
In their last ten games at home, the Golden Eagles have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 76 points per game in these contests.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Western Carolina has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 2-8 straight up.
Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Marquette has an ATS mark of 6-3-1 while going 9-1 straight up.