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Butler Bulldogs vs Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 18, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Fiserv Forum — Milwaukee, WI

Article updated Dec 17, 10:15 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This week marks the beginning of conference play in the Big East, with 7-4 Butler taking on 9-2 Marquette. The teams split their matchups last season, each winning on the

Game outlook

This week marks the beginning of conference play in the Big East, with 7-4 Butler taking on 9-2 Marquette. The teams split their matchups last season, each winning on the road. Recently, Butler lost to Wisconsin while Marquette fell to Dayton. The game will take place at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and will be televised on FS1 at 9:00 EST. Marquette is favored to win with a line opening at -13.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs +735 | Golden Eagles -1,225

Spread: Bulldogs +13.5 (-110) | Golden Eagles -13.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 151.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marquette will win straight-up is 92%.

Butler Bulldogs

The Butler Bulldogs have struggled in their last three games, losing to ranked opponents and suffering a surprising defeat to North Dakota State. Despite this, they have shown potential with a notable win against Mississippi State. The team is led by forwards Pierre Brooks II, Jahmyl Telfort, and Patrick McCaffery, who contribute significantly to the offense. Butler's current rankings and statistics show a decent defensive performance, but they have room for improvement on offense. Overall, Butler's performance this season has been inconsistent, but they have the potential to bounce back in conference play. For accurate predictions and insights on NCAAB games, consider consulting the best handicappers in the industry.

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Marquette Golden Eagles Analysis

Marquette Golden Eagles recently suffered two losses that pushed them lower in the national rankings, losing to #6 Iowa State and an unranked Dayton team. Despite these setbacks, they are still considered favorites to win the Big East and will open at home against Butler. Chase Ross led the team in scoring against Dayton, while Kam Jones and David Joplin are key players on the team. Marquette has a power ranking of 15 and is ranked 9th overall according to KenPom, excelling in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Offensively, they have strong shooting percentages and assist numbers, while defensively they are solid at rebounding. Marquette is 9-2 overall and 7-4 ATS, making them a strong contender in sports wagering.

Marquette Expected to Dominate Butler in Challenging Matchup

Butler faces a challenging matchup against a motivated Marquette team following their recent loss to Dayton. With the desire to maintain their top 10 ranking, Marquette's top scorers, who have established strong chemistry, are expected to dominate the game with their speed. Guard Kam Jones, a standout player with versatile skills and high shooting percentages, poses a significant threat to Butler's defense. Coupled with Marquette's impressive offensive efficiency, Butler's defensive struggles and lower ranking in defensive efficiency suggest they will have difficulty containing Marquette's offensive prowess. Ultimately, Marquette's speed and offensive capabilities are likely to result in a decisive victory on their home court. Therefore, it is advisable to predict Marquette to win by a significant margin in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Bulldogs vs Golden Eagles archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bulldogs vs Golden Eagles matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Butler Bulldogs+735 → +750Moved
  • Moneyline · Marquette Golden Eagles-1,225 → -1,300Moved
  • Spread · Butler Bulldogs+13.5 (-110) → +14 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Marquette Golden Eagles-13.5 (-110) → -14 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over151.5 (-110) → 148.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under151.5 (-110) → 148.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Butler Bulldogs
16-16 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Marquette Golden Eagles
12-20 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-18T03:15:53.044Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-13Marquette Golden Eagles 78 · Butler Bulldogs 72
  • 2024-01-10Butler Bulldogs 69 · Marquette Golden Eagles 62
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Marquette Golden Eagles defeated Butler Bulldogs 80-70

Marquette Golden Eagles defeated Butler Bulldogs 80-70 on December 18, 2024, a 10-point decision in the series. Marquette Golden Eagles' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 48-35. Against SportsJaw's recorded Butler Bulldogs +14 (-110) spread, Butler Bulldogs covered, while the 150 combined points finished over the recorded total of 148.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DerekFisherSpread · Butler Bulldogs +13.5 (-110)Win
  • UncledavidSpread · Butler Bulldogs +13.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 150 (-110)Push
  • TphamSpread · Butler Bulldogs +13.5 (-110)Win