Michigan State vs. Marquette 3/19/23 - College Basketball Betting Odds and Picks
Michigan State Spartans vs. Marquette Golden Eagles
CBB: 5:15 PM EST
Mar. 19, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : MARQ -2.5 ; O/U 140.5
The Michigan State Spartans will again be in Columbus on Sunday for a round two matchup against the Marquette Golden Eagles. Michigan State comes into Sunday with twenty wins on the year following a 10 point victory over USC in round one. Defensively Michigan State was the better team allowing only 62 points including just 28 in the second half as USC shot 41.4% from the floor but the Spartans forced 11 turnovers in 40 minutes as well. Offensively Michigan State was fantastic scoring 72 points after a 38 points second-half broke a halftime tie on 48.1% shooting from the floor.
Joey Hauser led the show for the Michigan State offense with 17 points and eight rebounds on nine shots in 36 minutes of action. Jaden Akins and Tyson Walker both scored 12 points in the win, while AJ Hoggard at 11 points and five assists in 28 minutes as well. The Michigan State bench combined to score a total of 16 points in the game.
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Marquette rolls into Sunday with 29 wins on the year riding a 10 game win streak following a 17 point blowout of Vermont on Friday. Defensively Marquette controlled the game allowing just 61 points and forced ten turnovers, while securing the rebounding battle as well. Offensively Marquette was dominant scoring 78 points after 39 in each half on 51.8% shooting and 50% from beyond the arc.
Kam Jones carried the Marquette offense with 19 points on nine shots in 23 minutes of action. Oso Ighodaro added 14 points and five assists, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper chipped in 11 points in 29 minutes. Stevie Mitchell scored ten points to go along with seven rebounds and David Joplin added twelve points in 27 minutes to lead the way off the Marquette bench.
Recent Betting Trends:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Michigan State's last 7 games.
Michigan State are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games.
Michigan State are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Big East conference.
Marquette are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Marquette's last 6 games.
Free Betting Pick: Marquette Golden Eagles -2.5
Marquette comes into Sunday as one of the hottest teams in the country and will continue to roll against a good Michigan State team. Look for Marquette to control this game on both sides of the ball as they use their strengths in depth to get the win. Take Marquette Sunday to do enough to get the win and cover to advance in the tournament to next weekend. Final Score Prediction, Marquette Golden Eagles win and cover 75-69.