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The Villanova Wildcats (12-8, 5-4 Big East) and the No. 10 Marquette Golden Eagles (16-3, 7-1) meet Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Villanova vs. Marquette odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
The Wildcats are just a game over .500 in the Big East, but Villanova does have the nation’s leading scorer in F Eric Dixon. He is averaging 24.9 points per game (PPG), but he has scored 23 or fewer points in 4 of his past 5 outings, while missing more shots than he has attempted in each of his past 5 games.
Villanova lost 64-63 at home against the Georgetown Hoyas on Monday, falling for the third time in the past 4 games. The Wildcats have failed to cover in each of those 4 outings, too, while alternating the Under and Over in each of the past 8 games since Dec. 21.
Marquette rebounded from a 59-57 loss to the Xavier Musketeers Saturday, posting a 76-59 win at the Seton Hall Pirates Tuesday as a 12.5-point favorite. The cover was its first in 5 games. The Golden Eagles are still just 3-9 against the spread (ATS) in the previous 12 outings. The Under has hit in 5 of the past 7 games.
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Villanova at Marquette odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:34 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Villanova +325 (bet $100 to win $325) | Marquette -425 (bet $425 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Villanova +9.5 (-110) | Marquette -9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Villanova at Marquette picks and predictions
Prediction
Marquette 75, Villanova 69
Moneyline
Marquette (-425) will cost you more than 4 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk on a standalone play. However, Villanova (+325) cannot be trusted against the No. 10 team in the nation, especially on the road.
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Against the spread
Back VILLANOVA +9.5 (-110) catching the points, as the Wildcats try to keep it within single digits.
Something’s gotta give here, as the Wildcats have failed to cover in the past 4 games, while Marquette -9.5 (-110) has managed a dismal 3-9 ATS mark in the past 12 outings. At home, the Golden Eagles lost outright to Xavier as a 10-point favorite in its most recent game at Fiserv Forum, and Marquette is just 1-5 ATS in the past 6 home outings.
Over/Under
OVER 142.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.
Marquette has ended up cashing low in 3 of the past 4 games, and 5 of the past 7 contests. However, the Over is 5-2 in the past 7 home contests for the Golden Eagles.
Villanova has alternated the Under and Over in each of the past 8 outings with the total going high in 7 of the previous 11 contests.
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Villanova at Marquette Odds, Picks and Predictions
The Villanova Wildcats are set to take on the Marquette Golden Eagles in a highly anticipated matchup. Both teams have had strong seasons so far, making this game a must-watch for college basketball fans.
The odds for this game are currently in favor of Villanova, with the Wildcats being listed as the favorites. However, Marquette has proven to be a tough opponent, so this game could go either way.
In terms of picks and predictions, it’s always tough to predict the outcome of a college basketball game. However, Villanova’s strong offense and solid defense give them a slight edge in this matchup. Look for players like Collin Gillespie and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to have big games for the Wildcats.
On the other hand, Marquette has some talented players of their own, such as Dawson Garcia and D.J. Carton. If they can step up and play to their full potential, they could pull off an upset against Villanova.
Overall, this game is sure to be an exciting one, with both teams fighting hard for the win. It’s definitely a game you won’t want to miss. Who do you think will come out on top in this matchup? Let us know in the comments!
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