
Marquette vs Villanova Prediction 1/24/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Villanova (12-8) vs. Marquette (16-3)
January 24, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Marquette -9; Over/Under: 142.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Marquette vs Villanova Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, January 24th, at the Fiserv Forum. Let’s take a look at a Marquette Golden Eagles vs Villanova Wildcats pick.
Villanova Fell Just Short
Villanova in the last game faced off against Georgetown and they scored 63 points, but the defense gave up 64 points and that led to the defeat. Villanova was up 34-27 at halftime and they looked like they were going to cruise to the victory. Villanova shot 40 percent from the field and 40 percent from behind the three-point line. Georgetown hit 12 of their 13 free throws while Villanova hit 9 of the 12 free throws and that led to the defeat. Two games ago against Providence, they were able to secure a 75-73 victory.
Villanova comes into this game with a 12-8 record overall and they have gone 10-10 against the spread. The over has hit in 13 of the 20 games so far this season. Villanova is averaging 76.9 points while their defense is giving up 67.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 123rd in the league while the defense is ranked 176th in the league. Forward Eric Dixon is averaging 24.9 points while shooting 48.8 percent from the field and 48.7 percent from behind the three-point line.
Marquette Looks for Second Straight Win
Marquette in the last game faced off against Seton Hall and they sure looked good. Marquette scored 76 points while the defense gave up 59 points and that was the difference. Marquette shot 41.4 percent from the field and 37 percent from behind the three-point line. They hit 18 of their 25 free throws also. Kam Jones had a strong game for Marquette putting up 19 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
Marquette on the season comes into this game with a 16-3 record overall and they have gone 9-10 against the spread. Marquette is averaging 78.8 points while their defense is giving up 65.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 84th in the league while the defense is ranked 65th. Kam Jones put up 19.1 points while shooting 49.7 percent from the field. There were four different players that put up at least 10.5 points.
Why Marquette Will Beat Villanova
- Marquette has won 17 of its last 18 games at Fiserv Forum when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Villanova has lost six of its last seven night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Villanova has lost the first half in six of its last eight games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Marquette vs Villanova Prediction
Away from home this season, Villanova has really struggled and it’s going to be much of the same here. Marquette also hasn’t been exactly elite with covering spreads, but they are still the much better team here. Marquette on the season is averaging 78.8 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Villanova will have no answer, and Marquette will get the job done here. Back Marquete against the spread.