Marquette to Face Providence in Big East Showdown on New Year's Eve
On New Year's Eve, the Marquette (11-2, 2-0 Big East) will be facing off against Providence (7-6, 1-1 Big East) in a Big East matchup. These two teams met three times last
Game outlook
On New Year's Eve, the Marquette (11-2, 2-0 Big East) will be facing off against Providence (7-6, 1-1 Big East) in a Big East matchup. These two teams met three times last season, with Marquette winning the most recent game in the Big East Tournament. Marquette is coming off a road win over Xavier, while Providence recently lost at home to St. John's. The game is scheduled for 6:00 EST and will be broadcast on FS1. Marquette is currently favored to win by 6 points.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Golden Eagles -254 | Friars +205
Spread: Golden Eagles -6 (-110) | Friars +6 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marquette will win straight-up is 72%.
Marquette Golden Eagles
Marquette Golden Eagles are currently ranked 8th in the nation and are viewed as strong contenders to win the Big East Title this season. They have started conference play with two wins, defeating Butler at home and Xavier on the road. The team has only suffered two losses this season, against #6 Iowa State and Dayton. Leading the team is senior Kam Jones, who is the second leading scorer in the Big East with 20.3 PPG and second in assists with 6.4 per game. Jones recently put up an impressive 20-point, eight-assist performance against Xavier. Fellow senior David Joplin contributes 14.6 PPG and 5.4 RPG, while senior guard Stevie Mitchell adds 11.5 PPG and leads the team with 2.4 steals per game. According to KenPom, Marquette is ranked 10th out of 364 Division I teams, with strong rankings in offensive and defensive efficiency. Offensively, they shoot 46.58% from the field and 74.40% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 44.11% from the field and 71.20% from the free-throw line. The team averages 34.25 rebounds per game and has a positive assist-to-turnover ratio. In summary, Marquette is a well-rounded team performing strongly on both ends of the court and is positioned well for success in the remainder of the season.