Marquette Golden Eagles (19-5) vs. Connecticut Huskies (23-2)
February 17, 2024 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Connecticut Huskies -6.5; Over/Under: +147.5
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Thee Marquette Golden Eagles are riding an 8-game winning streak. The UConn Huskies have won their last 13 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Marquette Golden Eagles vs UConn Huskies prediction.
Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Marquette Golden Eagles recently beat Georgetown, St. John’s and Butler. The Marquette Golden Eagles are averaging 78.8 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 68.2 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Tyler Kolek is averaging 16.1 points and 5 rebounds, while Kam Jones is averaging 14.3 points and 2.6 rebounds. Oso Ighodaro is the third double-digit scorer and David Joplin is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Marquette Golden Eagles are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The Marquette Golden Eagles are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies recently beat Butler, Georgetown, and DePaul. The UConn Huskies are averaging 82 points on 50.1 percent shooting and allowing 64.1 points on 39.8 percent shooting. Cam Spencer is averaging 15.2 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Tristen Newton is averaging 15 points and 5.7 assists. Alex Karaban is the third double-digit scorer and Donovan Clingan is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The UConn Huskies are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The UConn Huskies are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs UConn Huskies prediction
The UConn Huskies are arguably the best team in the country and them running away with things at home would surprise nobody. However, you’re not going to get the Marquette Golden Eagles as this big of an underdog often the rest of the way, and they’re too good of a team to turn down at this line. Marquette is one of the better offenses in the country, can defend at a high level, and is 14-9-1 ATS on the season. Marquette has covered 5 straight games and has 6 wins on the road this season. The value is with Marquette and the points.
