Marquette Golden Eagles Soar Over Struggling Villanova Wildcats: Big East Showdown Preview
In this matchup between the Villanova Wildcats and the Marquette Golden Eagles, both teams have had recent victories and losses leading up to this Big East showdown on Friday
Game outlook
In this matchup between the Villanova Wildcats and the Marquette Golden Eagles, both teams have had recent victories and losses leading up to this Big East showdown on Friday evening. Marquette has historically performed well against Villanova, going 3-0 against them last season. Currently, Marquette is favored to win by 9.5 points. For more insights and predictions on this game, check out our NCAAB Picks.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Wildcats +335 | Golden Eagles -450
Spread: Wildcats +9.5 (-110) | Golden Eagles -9.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 142 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marquette will win straight-up is 82%.
Villanova Wildcats
Villanova Wildcats are currently seeking their sixth Big East win of the season. Despite a less than stellar non-conference performance, they have been competitive in Big East play with a 5-4 record. Recently, they have experienced some setbacks including three losses in their past four games. However, standout players such as Eric Dixon and Wooga Poplar have been performing consistently well. The Wildcats are currently ranked 52nd in DI in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and have struggled on the road with a 9-8 record. Offensively, they are ranked 123rd with a scoring average of 76.90 points per game and defensively they allow an average of 67.80 points per game. Overall, Villanova is 12-8 for the season and 10-10 against the spread. Their offensive stats include a 47.50% field goal percentage, 79.87% free throw percentage, and 40.32% three-point percentage. Defensively, they allow a 42.57% field goal percentage, 69.15% free throw percentage, and 36.05% three-point percentage.