In Big East Conference play, the Marquette Golden Eagles will battle the Villanova Wildcats on Tuesday. Marquette is 15-5 on the season, and near the top of the college basketball standings in their Conference. The Golden Eagles have won four straight games, and are coming off a blowout win at home over Seton Hall. Marquette is 7-3 in their last 10 games.
Marquette vs Villanova Picks
- Pick: Wildcats -110
For Villanova, they are 11-9 on the season. The Wildcats are 5-5 in their last 10 games, and have dropped four straight games overall. Villanova fell in double overtime Saturday at Butler. Time to find out more about each of these two teams, and take a look at the latest Marquette vs Villanova odds:
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Villanova Wildcats Odds
When looking for the latest NCAAB odds, here are the Marquette vs Villanova odds per BetUS sportsbook:
- Spread: Marquette Golden Eagles +1.5, Villanova Wildcats -1.5
- Total: 143
- Moneyline: Marquette Golden Eagles +105, Villanova Wildcats -125
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Villanova Wildcats Information
Before making your College Basketball picks today, here is some information on these two NCAA Basketball teams:
Marquette Golden Eagles (15-5) vs Villanova Wildcats (11-9)
Location: The William B. Finneran Pavilion; Bryn Mawr, PA
Date & Time: Tuesday January 30th, 2024; 7:00 pm EST
How to Watch: Fox Sports 1
Previous Meeting: The Marquette Golden Eagles beat the Villanova Wildcats 87-74 on January 15th, 2024.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview
During their current four-game winning streak, Marquette has been lighting up the scoreboard with an average of 80 points per game. The solid play of their offense becomes a significant asset as long as their defense maintains its solid performance, allowing just 67.6 points per game.
Despite facing challenges rebounding the basketball, with a modest 33.2 rebounds per game, the Marquette Golden Eagles stand out as one of the most unselfish teams in College Hoops, averaging 16.4 assists per game.
The offensive attack for Marquette is led by Tyler Kolek and Oso Ighodaro. While Kolek led the team in scoring for most of the season, Ighodaro has taken a slight lead with an average of 14.6 points per game, just above Kolek’s 14.2 points per game. Kolek also contributes big time with 7.1 assists per game.
Marquette is set for back-to-back road games, with four of their next five games away from home. Following this stretch, they will head to Georgetown, with the only home game in between against St. John’s. The road continues with back-to-back games at Butler and UConn.
For Villanova, a big time win is a massive key to turning around their season. At 11-9, and with a 4-5 record in league play, they find themselves on the outskirts of NCAA Tournament contention. Despite non conference wins over Maryland, Texas Tech, and North Carolina, the Wildcats are currently on a four-game losing streak, experiencing an average margin of defeat of 10.25 points per game.
Leading the offense for Villanova is Eric Dixon, scoring 15.6 points per game in nearly 30 minutes of play. Justin Moore contributes 11.1 points per game while also dishing out 2 assists per game. The Villanova Wildcats have struggled in passing, ranking among the worst in the nation with just 12.1 assists per game.
Villanova will remain at home after the current game to host Providence. A trip to Xavier on February 7th will be followed by another home game against Seton Hall on February 11th in their NCAAB schedule.
We have no players for this match included in the college basketball injury report.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Villanova Wildcats Betting Picks
When looking at the final Marquette vs Villanova odds, it is time for our betting picks and parlays. The Villanova Wildcats need a win, and they need it badly. Look for the Wildcats to grab a win at home here with timely shooting and the ability to guard the basketball. It’s much needed. Teams in College Basketball are struggling to guard the basketball.
Those that can do it – will win. Look for Villanova to show that on Tuesday. Take the Wildcats -110 over the Golden Eagles on Tuesday in College Basketball! We are looking forward to this game, and all the NCAA Basketball games today. We cannot wait to start betting on March Madness!
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