Marquette Golden Eagles Home to Villanova Wildcats in NCAA Basketball Betting

College basketball betting interest will be high on Saturday when the Wildcats of Villanova hit the hard court against the Golden Eagles of Marquette.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Marquette Golden Eagles betting line opened as 10-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.

Villanova Wildcats vs Marquette Golden Eagles Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Marquette Golden Eagles sport a record of 18-10 and 12-15 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Villanova Wildcats have 24-4 and 14-13 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 15-11-1 for the Marquette Golden Eagles and 13-14 for the Villanova Wildcats.

The Golden Eagles - Wildcats odds would favor the Wildcats if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Marquette is rated No. 160 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Villanova is at No. 12.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Marquette has the nation's No. 111-rated offensive output, at 75.11 PPG. The visiting Villanova Wildcats defense ranks No. 12 allowing on average 62.5 PPG. The Golden Eagles FG% has averaged 46.16% so far, more than the Marquette Wildcats marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.11% per game.