Marquette Golden Eagles Favored to Conquer Home Court vs Georgetown Hoyas in Big East Conference Opener

Game outlook

The Georgetown Hoyas and the sixth-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles will be facing off in the Big East conference season on Friday night. Currently, Georgetown is 7-5 (0-1 CONF) and Marquette is 9-3 (0-1 CONF). The match will begin at 7:00 ET from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI and Marquette is listed as the betting favorite at -18.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hoyas +800 | Golden Eagles -1,350

Spread: Hoyas +18.5 (-110) | Golden Eagles -18.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marquette will win straight-up is 93%.

Georgetown Hoyas

Georgetown has started the Ed Cooley era with a 2-4 record, despite having one of the weakest schedules in college basketball. Jayden Epps leads the Hoyas offensively in points (18.2 PPG) and assists (4.2 APG), while Supreme Cook adds 10.7 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. The Hoyas have an overall power ranking of 152, with a #137 offense, #188 defense, #206 field goal percentage and #228 free throw percentage. They also average 38.09 rebounds and 14.55 offensive assists per game, and allow a #230 field goal percentage and #40 free throw percentage. Georgetown has an overall record of 5-7 ATS.

Marquette Golden Eagles Analysis

Marquette Golden Eagles have a 9-3 record (5-6-1 ATS) and are ranked #75 for offense (averaging 80.18 PPG) and #88 for defense (allowing an average of 67.18 points per game). They average 48.86% on field goals, 72.73% on free throws, 33.80% on three pointers, 32.91 rebounds, 16.09 offensive assists, 10.09 turnovers, 42.02% field goals allowed, 71.93% free throws allowed, 31.94% three pointers allowed, 34.64 defensive rebounds, 12.91 defensive assists and 16 turnovers. Their last 3 matchups against Georgetown resulted in a 3-0 (2-1 ATS) record.