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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Wildcats vs. Marquette
- (10-11) Villanova Wildcats vs. Marquette Golden Eagles (17-5)
- Date: Wednesday, February 1st
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Wildcats +315 | Golden Eagles -412
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Villanova +9 | Marquette -9 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 143.5
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Villanova Wildcats
As they head into their 22nd game of the season, Villanova currently holds a 10-11 record. Out of 10 road games this season, Villanova has a record of 4-6.
Having been the underdog in 4 games, the Wildcats have gone 1-3 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +9 underdogs on the spread.
Villanova currently has a record of 4-6 in Big East action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 6-5.
Coming into the game, Caleb Daniels is the team leader in scoring, averaging 16.3 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Daniels is grabbing 4.6 rebounds and adding 3.0 assists.
Villanova’s second leading scorer is Eric Dixon, who has hit 50.4% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 15.7 points per game.
Wildcats Offense
Villanova’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 72.6, which places them 158th in the NCAA.
This season, the Wildcats have taken 46.02% of their shots behind the three-point line, which is 94th% in the NCAA. Villanova is averaging 9.3 made 3’s per game on a shooting percentage of 9.3% (86th).
In terms of pace, Villanova is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 62.7 per contest, placing them just 662nd in college basketball. Currently, Villanova’s 34.9 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Wildcats are averaging 10.2 offensive boards per game.
Marquette Golden Eagles
Marquette heads into their matchup vs Villanova with a record of 17-5 and riding a 3 game win streak. Currently, the Golden Eagles have been the home team 13 times, sitting with a record of 12-1.
Getting ready to play for the 15 times as the favorite, the Golden Eagles have gone 14-1 in those matchups. Playing at home, Marquette comes into this game as -9 point favorites.
Marquette currently has a record of 9-2 in Big East action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 8-3.
Coming into the game, Kam Jones is the team leader in scoring, averaging 16.0 points per game.
In addition to his scoring, Jones is grabbing 3.5 rebounds and adding 2.2 assists. Marquette’s second leading scorer is Olivier-Maxence Prosper, who has hit 55.2% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 14.0 points per game.
Golden Eagles Key Stats
The Golden Eagles offense heads into the game, ranked 102nd in the NCAA at 74.4 points per contest. Marquette’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 58.25% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 132nd in overall field goal percentage at 45.3%. When the Golden Eagles have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 34.7% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Marquette is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 70.6 per contest, placing them just 303rd in college basketball.
Currently, Marquette’s 34.7 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Golden Eagles are averaging 7.7 offensive boards per game.
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Villanova vs. Marquette CBB Betting Trends
- First, Villanova is 1-4 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Wildcats are 2-3 straight up in these matchups.
- Second, Villanova is 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 4-6 SU.
- At this point, Wildcats are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Golden Eagles are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 3-0 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Villanova Wildcats vs. Marquette Golden Eagles CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Villanova Wildcats +9
If you’re deciding whether to down a bet vs the spread in this matchup, we recommend taking the Villanova Wildcats to cover as +9 point underdogs. One thing that often causes problems for team’s who are heavy underdogs is when they are matched up against a team that can dictate the pace of play.
However, both Villanova and Marquette come into today’s game near the NCAA average in possessions per game. Given that style of place won’t be an issue for the Wildcats and the fact that they have 3-2 vs. the spread in their last 5 games as underdogs, we like them to cover the spread on the road.
Free Villanova vs. Marquette CBB Betting Pick: Villanova ATS
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