The Marquette Golden Eagles host Butler on Wednesday, looking to build on their 13-8 mark against the 15-7 Bulldogs in college basketball betting action at Bradley Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Butler Bulldogs opened as 3-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Butler Bulldogs vs Marquette Golden Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Butler Bulldogs will look to cover the spread vs the Marquette Golden Eagles on Wednesday, as the Bulldogs are 11-10 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Golden Eagles are 10-10 ATS. Butler is 12-9 against the total, while Marquette is 11-9 versus the total betting line.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 27-rated Butler Bulldogs taking on the No. 28-rated Marquette Golden Eagles in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Marquette's No. 28 nationally ranked offense (82.43 points per game) against a Butler Bulldogs defense that sits as the No. 124 at 71.14 PPG. The Marquette Golden Eagles have been averaging 47.17% from the field, less than the Bulldogs have managed so far this season (47.4% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The battle between the Bulldogs and Red Storm didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as St. John's was handed a 70-45 defeat on Saturday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Andrew Rowsey scored 29 points for Marquette on Sunday, but the Wildcats managed a 85-82 victory over the Golden Eagles at Bradley Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Butler home to DePaul, Saturday, February 3rd
Marquette at Providence, Saturday, February 3rd