The Marquette Golden Eagles and Providence Friars face off on Tuesday in a college basketball showdown at the Dunkin Donuts Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Marquette vs Providence prediction.
What a Win This Would be for Providence
Providence comes into this game with a 9-2 record overall and they have a great chance pick up a victory in this game. In the last game against Sacred Heart, Providence scored 78 points and they ended up winning by 14 points. Bryce Hopkins had a strong season putting up 26 points, 12 rebounds, and two assists. Providence on the season is averaging 74.6 points while their defense is giving up 63.5 points per game. Hopkins on the season is averaging 17.2 points while shooting 45.8 percent from the field.
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Marquette Almost Upset in Last Game
Marquette has found success this season but they were almost upset in the last game. Marquette scored 84 points against St Thomas but the defense gave up 79 points. Oso Ighodoro put up 21 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Marquette on the season is averaging 80.2 points while their defense is giving up 67.2 points per game. Kam Jones on the season is averaging 15.6 points while shooting 48.4 percent from the field and 44.3 percent from behind the three point line. Marquette will face Georgetown after this one.
Marquette vs Providence Betting Prediction
Marquette didn’t seem to take the last game that seriously, but they are going to take to be up for this game. Marquette on the season is averaging 80.2 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Providence is a good offensive team, but they aren’t a great offensive team and that is going to be the difference here as the Golden Eagles will get the job done. Back Marquette against the spread.