Providence Friars Face the Marquette Golden Eagles: NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends

The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Marquette and Providence on Saturday, with the host Golden Eagles trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Marquette Golden Eagles were listed as -5-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.

Providence Friars vs Marquette Golden Eagles Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Marquette Golden Eagles sport a record of 13-9 and 10-11 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Providence Friars have 14-8 and 7-14 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 12-9 for the Marquette Golden Eagles and 12-9 for the Providence Friars.

The Golden Eagles - Friars odds would favor the Golden Eagles if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Marquette is rated No. 28 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Providence is at No. 104.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Marquette's No. 30 nationally ranked offense (81.95 points per game) against a Providence Friars defense that sits as the No. 148 at 72.36 PPG. The Marquette Golden Eagles have been averaging 47.13% from the field, more than the Friars have managed so far this season (46.19% on average).