The Marquette Golden Eagles will try to cover the point spread at Bradley Center on Saturday when they get a visit from the Providence Friars in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Providence Friars before tip-off in this one found them as 7.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Providence Friars vs Marquette Golden Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Marquette Golden Eagles bring a 14-6 record (11-9 ATS) to this tilt against the 13-9 Friars, who are 12-10 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Marquette go 11-9 so far and the Providence Friars go 9-12-1.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 42-rated Marquette Golden Eagles and the No. 233-ranked Providence Friars, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Marquette's No. 16-ranked offense, averaging 84.1 PPG, against a Friars defense that ranks No. 45 at 65.64 PPG. The Golden Eagles field goal percentage has averaged 49.5% so far, more than the Friars marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.82% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Providence got 20 points from Rodney Bullock but lost anyway, 91-86, to St. John's on Wednesday at Dunkin Donuts Center.
The Golden Eagles grabbed a 74-72 win over the Wildcats on Tuesday, behind a 19-point effort from Katin Reinhardt at Bradley Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Providence home to Villanova, Wednesday, February 1st
Marquette at St. John's, Wednesday, February 1st