We have your Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Butler Bulldogs prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Marquette Golden Eagles hit the road to face the Butler Bulldogs.
The Marquette Golden Eagles (18-5) are set to face off against the Butler Bulldogs (16-8) in a Big East showdown. With Marquette on a 7-game winning streak and Butler having won 5 of their last 6, this matchup at Hinkle Fieldhouse promises to be a battle of momentum.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Butler Bulldogs Odds Info
Moneyline: Marquette Golden Eagles -180 (PointsBet) / Butler Bulldogs +164 (DraftKings)
Spread: +4.0 – Marquette Golden Eagles -110 (BetPARX) / Butler Bulldogs -110 (BetPARX)
Total: 154.5 – -110 (PointsBet) / -110 (PointsBet)
Game Info
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 13
Time: 06:30 PM
Location: Hinkle Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, IN
TV: Fox Sports 1
Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Trends
- On the road, Marquette Golden Eagles are 5 and 3 this season.
- Against the spread this season, Marquette Golden Eagles are 13 and 9.
- Against the spread on the road, Marquette Golden Eagles are 5 and 4.
Butler Bulldogs Betting Trends
- At home, Butler Bulldogs are 11 and 2 this season.
- Against the spread this season, Butler Bulldogs are 12 and 11.
- Against the spread at home, Butler Bulldogs are 7 and 7.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Butler Bulldogs Predictions
The Marquette Golden Eagles are flying high with an impressive 7-game winning streak, showcasing their strength on both ends of the court. With an overall record of 18-5 and a conference record of 9-3, they are a formidable force in the Big East. Tyler Kolek (G) has been a standout player, leading the team with an average of 15.6 points and 7.5 assists per game. The Golden Eagles boast a strong offensive lineup, ranking 35th in field goal percentage (48.0%) and 76th in average points per game (78.8).
Butler Bulldogs, on the other hand, have turned their season around with recent victories, including a significant win over Providence. With a solid 16-8 overall record and 7-6 in conference play, the Bulldogs have proven they can compete with the best. Pierre Brooks (G) is their top scorer, averaging 15.8 points per game, and the team excels at free-throw shooting, ranking 36th nationally at 79.0%. Their home record of 11-2 demonstrates the advantage they have at Hinkle Fieldhouse, making this game even more challenging for the visiting Golden Eagles.
Defensively, both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. Marquette gives up a considerable number of shots from beyond the arc, which could be an area Butler looks to exploit, especially with their 123rd-ranked three-point shooting percentage (36.0%). The key matchup to watch will be between Marquette’s guard Tyler Kolek and Butler’s guard Pierre Brooks, as both will be crucial in their team’s efforts to control the game’s tempo and scoring. With Marquette’s recent offensive surge and Butler’s strong home-court performance, this game is poised to be a high-stakes, high-scoring affair.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Butler Bulldogs Pick
Despite both Marquette and Butler having potent offenses, the pick for this game is ‘Under’. Marquette’s recent games have trended towards the under, with a 9-14 overall record for the over/under and a 3-6 record on the road. Butler’s games have also leaned towards the under at home, with a 9-5 record. Additionally, Marquette’s defense has been tightening up, and their games have stayed under the total by a double-digit margin on average in their last 10 games. With the total line set at 154.5, the expectation is that both teams will focus on defensive efforts to control the game’s pace, leading to a lower-scoring affair than the line suggests.
The Pick: Under 154.5 -110 (PointsBet)
