Marquette Golden Eagles vs Georgetown Hoyas Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The 9th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles will travel to face the Georgetown Hoyas in a highly anticipated Big East matchup on Saturday. Marquette currently holds a solid record of 15-5 overall, with a strong 7-2 record in the Big East. On the other hand, the Georgetown Hoyas have struggled this season, with a record of 8-12 overall and a disappointing 1-8 record in Big East play. The game is set to tip off at 2:00 PM EST. Marquette has been named the betting favorite, initially opening at -11.5, with the current line favoring them at -12.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Golden Eagles -800 | Hoyas +550

Spread: Golden Eagles -12 (-110) | Hoyas +12 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 152 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marquette will win straight-up is 89%.

Marquette Golden Eagles

The 9th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles are aiming to maintain their position in the Top Ten with a win over Georgetown this Saturday. In their recent game against Villanova, Marquette secured their fifth consecutive victory, improving their Big East record to 7-3. Guard Tyler Kolek led the team with a career-high 32 points and eight assists, while Stevie Mitchell contributed 12 points. Despite missing starting guard Kam Jones due to an ankle injury, the Golden Eagles achieved a crucial win on the road. Heading into the game against Georgetown, Marquette ranks fifth in scoring offense and field goal percentage, as well as sixth in 3-point field goal percentage within the Big East. Their performance on the defensive end places them seventh in scoring defense, field goal defense, and 3-point defense. However, the team struggles in total rebounds per game, ranking 10th in the conference. Nonetheless, the Golden Eagles possess an efficient and experienced backcourt, leading the Big East in turnover margin. Regarding injuries, the status of guard Kam Jones remains uncertain due to his ankle injury. Provided is additional information about Marquette's performance throughout the season. With a power ranking of 132, the team stands at 93 in offense, averaging 77.50 points per game, and 84 in defense, allowing an average of 67.60 points against them. Their field goal shooting percentage ranks 61 out of all teams, while their free throw percentage ranks 131. They make an average of 32.88% of their three-point attempts, placing them at 230 in the NCAAB rankings. In terms of rebounding, the Golden Eagles average 33.15 per game, ranking 308. They excel in offensive assists with an average of 16.35 per game, ranking 32, but struggle with turnovers at an average of 10.30 per game, ranked 43. On the defensive end, Marquette allows opponents to make 42.72% of their field goals and 72.64% of their free throws, ranking 139 and 256, respectively. They allow opponents to make an average of 33.33% of three-point attempts, ranking 194, and gather an average of 34.95 defensive rebounds per game, ranking 34.95. Finally, defensively, the team averages 13.75 defensive assists and 16.05 turnovers per game, ranking 259 and . @StevieM259 grabbed 3 offensive rebounds in Tuesday’s win over Villanova including this clutch putback! Check out the Second Chance Play of the Game ⬇️ #MUBB | #WeAreMarquette pic.twitter.com/PSGaGbn3QZ