Marquette Golden Eagles (15-5) vs. Villanova Wildcats (11-9)
January 30, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Villanova Wildcats +1; Over/Under: 141.5
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The Marquette Golden Eagles and Villanova Wildcats face off on Tuesday in a college basketball showdown at The Pavilion. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free New Marquette vs Villanova prediction.
Marquette Coming off a Dominating Win
Marquette faced off against Seton Hall in the last game and they were able to secure the victory. Marquette scored 75 points against Seton Hall and defense gave up only 57 points. Oso Ighodaro had a strong game putting up 20 points and three rebounds. Marquette on the season is averaging 77.5 points while their defense is giving up 67.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 94th while the defense is ranked 87th. In this game, Marquette’s defense is going to need to step up here.
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Villanova is Struggling
Villanova is really struggling and they have lost four games in a row. In the last game against Butler, Villanova scored 81 points while the defense gave up 88 points and that led to the defeat. Villanova on the season is averaging 72.9 points while their defense is giving up 67.6 points per game. The defense is ranked 87th but the offense hasn’t been good enough overall. Eric Dixon has been the top player for Villanova averaging 15.6 points while shooting 47.1 percent from the field and 35.4 percent from behind the three point line.
Marquette vs Villanova Betting Prediction
Villanova’s offense hasn’t been good enough overall and they are going to really struggle in this game. Marquette on the season is averaging 77.5 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score again here. MVillavnoa isn’t going to have the offense to keep up, and Marquette is going to get the job done here with ease. Back Marquette to cover the spread here.
