The Marquette Golden Eagles (15-5) are set to clash with the Villanova Wildcats (11-9) in a Big East showdown. With Marquette on a four-game winning streak and Villanova looking to snap a two-game skid, this matchup is poised to be a battle of momentum at The William B. Finneran Pavilion. We have your Marquette at Villanova predictions below.
Marquette at Villanova Odds
- Moneyline: Marquette +110 / Villanova -128
- Spread: Villanova -2.5
- Total: 143.5 / Over -110 / Under -109
Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Jan. 30
- Time: 07:00 PM ET
- Location: The William B. Finneran Pavilion – Villanova, PA
- TV: Fox Sports 1
Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Trends
- On the road, Marquette Golden Eagles are 3 and 3 this season.
- Against the spread this season, Marquette Golden Eagles are 10 and 9.
- Against the spread on the road, Marquette Golden Eagles are 3 and 4.
Villanova Wildcats Betting Trends
- At home, Villanova Wildcats are 6 and 3 this season.
- Against the spread this season, Villanova Wildcats are 10 and 10.
- Against the spread at home, Villanova Wildcats are 6 and 5.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Villanova Wildcats Predictions
Given the current form of both teams and the odds presented, the Marquette Golden Eagles moneyline bet at +110 offers significant value.
Marquette’s offensive prowess has been on full display, with the team averaging 77.5 points per game and shooting at a 47.1% clip from the field, ranking them 69th in the nation. Their recent performances, including a four-game winning streak, suggest they have the momentum and the offensive efficiency to overcome Villanova on the road. Oso Ighodaro’s consistent scoring and rebounding, coupled with Tyler Kolek’s playmaking abilities, give Marquette a strong foundation to build on in this matchup.
While Villanova does have the advantage of playing at home, their offensive struggles this season cannot be overlooked. Ranking 245th in average points and 320th in field goal percentage indicates potential difficulties in keeping up with Marquette’s scoring. Additionally, Villanova’s recent form, including a two-game losing streak, raises concerns about their ability to bounce back in this high-stakes conference game.
Despite the historical head-to-head matchups, the current dynamics and Marquette’s superior offensive statistics make them the right pick for this game, especially with the attractive moneyline odds.
The Pick: Marquette Golden Eagles (+110)