Villanova at Marquette 2/9/19 - College Basketball Betting Picks & Odds
Villanova Wildcats vs. Marquette Golden Eagles
CBB: 2:30 PM EST
Feb. 09, 2019
TV: FOX
Latest Odds : MARQ -1.5 Total 144
In what is going to be a marquee match on Saturday the Villanova Wildcats will be facing the Marquette Golden Eagles. This is a key matchup for both of these teams as they have both had some struggles on the year and any type of loss could really put these teams on edge as the Golden Eagles are coming into the game after losing a game by a single point to Saint John’s. With the Wildcats they have not dropped a single game yet in the Big East.
With the offense the Golden Eagles have been able to score 79 points a game. The defense for the Golden Eagles has allowed 69 points a game on the season so far. When it comes to getting the assist the Golden Eagles have been able to get only 14 assist a game. However, the Golden Eagles are not that bad on the glass with 38.5 boards a game.
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Villanova is coming in after beating Creighton in overtime in a game that was a major battle from the start. The Wildcats actually had to battle back from being down and then the defense of the Wildcats was tested to keep the game close enough for them to bring home the win. However, one thing that it did help prove was the gritty determination the Wildcats have to land a higher spot in the tournament this year.
The Wildcats offense is coming into the game here with 76.3 points a game being scored. The defense for the Wildcats has allowed only 66.7points a game. When it comes to passing the ball the Wildcats are only getting 14.3 assist a game, but have not been as good as the Golden Eagles as they are only getting 35.7 boards a game.
Recent Betting Trends:
Wildcats are 41-19-1 ATS in their last 61 road games.
Golden Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Big East.
Under is 15-6-2 in Wildcats last 23 overall.
Under is 4-0-1 in Golden Eagles last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Free Betting Pick: Marquette Golden Eagles -1.5
The Wildcats are coming into Milwaukee as an unbeaten team and now the Wildcats are showing some vulnerabilities that they have on the season, like that against the Creighton squad. Not to mention the Golden Eagles are doing quite a bit better when it comes to rebounding and passing, but scoring as well, it will be hard not to see the Golden Eagles come out on top in this close Big East battle. Final Score, Marquette Golden Eagles win and cover ATS 69-65.