In this article we will formulate a Marquette vs UConn prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 1st at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Wisconsin. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Marquette Golden Eagles are 18-3 (9-1) this season after they defeated Butler by a score of 78-69 in their last game. Marquette trailed 42-35 at halftime, but they held Butler to just 27 points in the second half for the win. The Golden Eagles shot 50.8% from the field, 36.4% on three pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. Steve Mitchell led Marquette with 22 points and five rebounds, while Kam Jones added 17 points and four assists in the game.
Prior to that win, the Golden Eagles defeated Villanova by a score of 87-74 and Seton Hall by a score of 76-59. Marquette has won nine of their last ten games and they are currently tied for first in the Big East standings with a 9-1 record. Marquette has scored 79.2 points per game and they have allowed 67.0 points against per game, while also averaging 33.9 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game this season. Kam Jones is averaging 18.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game, while David Joplin is averaging 14.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this season. Marquette is shooting 45.1% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 32.8% on three pointers this year.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies are 15-6 (7-3) this year after they defeated DePaul by a score of 72-61 in their last game. UConn trailed 37-29 at halftime, but they held DePaul to 24 points in the second half in the loss. The Huskies shot 43.6% from the field, 31.8% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Tarris Reed Jr. led UConn with 16 points and six rebounds, while Solo Ball added 16 points and five rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Huskies lost to Xavier by a score of 76-72, but did beat Butler by a score of 80-78 before that. UConn has alternated wins and losses over their last seven games and they are currently fourth in the Big East standings with a 7-3 record. UConn has scored 80.0 points per game and they have allowed 68.6 points against per game, while also averaging 34.4 rebounds and 19.1 assists per game this season. Alex Karaban is averaging 15.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while Solo Ball is averaging 14.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. UConn is shooting 49% from the field, 78.3% on free throws, and 36.1% on three pointers this season.
Why Marquette will beat UConn
- Marquette has won 34 of its last 36 night games at Fiserv Forum.
- Marquette has won the first half in 17 of its last 20 night games at Fiserv Forum.
Why UConn will beat Marquette
- Connecticut has won 21 of its last 22 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Marquette has lost three of its last four night games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Connecticut has won the first half in each of its last eight games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last four games between Connecticut and Marquette have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Six of Connecticut’s last seven games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
Marquette vs UConn Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup ranked in the top 25, but Marquette is 9-1 in conference play and they will be at home for this game. The Golden Eagles haven’t been super impressive this year, but they continue to find ways to win. Marquette is shooting 45.1% from the field this year, while UConn is shooting 49% from the field. The Huskies have been pretty inconsistent over the last few weeks and played a very poor first half against DePaul in their last game. I really don’t love either of these teams in this matchup, but I do think we are going to see plenty of points in this one, so I will take the over in this contest.