The Villanova Wildcats will be trying to slam the Marquette Golden Eagles on Saturday when the teams tip off at Wells Fargo Center-PA in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Marquette Golden Eagles before tip-off in this one found them as 14.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs Villanova Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Villanova Wildcats are 13-1 overall and 9-4-1 ATS, while the Marquette Golden Eagles are 11-4 and 6-8 ATS. As for the betting totals, Villanova boasts a 10-4 on the OU, and Marquette is 8-6.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Villanova Wildcats at No. 6 and the Marquette Golden Eagles at No. 12 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Villanova's No. 166-rated squad against Marquette's No. 253-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Villanova rates No. 7 in the country with 11.14 per game, while their foes tonight, the Marquette Golden Eagles rank No. 2 nationally with 12 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Markus Howard went off for 52 points and added 1 rebounds for good measure, leading Marquette to a 95-90 win over Providence on Wednesday at Dunkin Donuts Center.
The Wildcats got a huge 31-point effort from Jalen Brunson but still lost 101-93 against Butler on Saturday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Next Betting Matchups
Marquette home to Seton Hall, Tuesday, January 9th
Villanova at Xavier, Wednesday, January 10th