Wisconsin Badgers Poised to Capitalize from Giant Home Court Advantage Against #3 Ranked Marquette Golden Eagles
5 for the upcoming battle between the #3 ranked Marquette Golden Eagles and the Wisconsin Badgers. The game is set to take place Saturday, 12:30 EST, from the Kohl Center in
Game outlook
5 for the upcoming battle between the #3 ranked Marquette Golden Eagles and the Wisconsin Badgers. The game is set to take place Saturday, 12:30 EST, from the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin and will be broadcast on FOX. Both teams are well-rested coming off recent victories, Marquette defeated Southern 93-56 and Wisconsin had a 71-49 victory over Western Illinois. The total opened at 141.5 and is currently at 142.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Golden Eagles -148 | Badgers +124
Spread: Golden Eagles -3 (-110) | Badgers +3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 139.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marquette will win straight-up is 60%.
Marquette Golden Eagles
The Marquette Golden Eagles have had a successful season so far, splitting matchups against #1 Kansas and #2 Purdue. They currently rank third in the nation according to KenPom with a power ranking of 32, ranking 69 in offense, 88 in defense, and 6-1 (4-2-1 ATS). Guard Tyler Kolek, the Big East Player of the Year, is the team leader, averaging 13.9 PPG, 5.1 APG, and 5.0 RPG. Odo Ighodaro is an athletic 6'11 center who contributes 13.7 PPG and 6.6 RPG, and Kam Jones is the leading scorer with 16.0 PPG and 16 made threes this season. Marquette plays at a slower tempo, ranking 242nd in the nation, shooting 48.96% of field goals, 67.97% of free throws, 32.78% of threes, and averaging 34.14 rebounds, 15.71 offensive assists and 8.57 turnovers per game. On defense, they allow 41.26% of field goals, 65.38% of free throws, 33.54% of threes, and average 36.57 defensive rebounds, 12.29 defensive assists and 16.29 turnovers per game.