Marquette vs Providence Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 31

Providence head coach Kim English reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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  • Marquette is a -6.5 point favorite vs Providence
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Marquette / Providence TV channel: FS1

The Marquette Golden Eagles visit Amica Mutual Pavilion to take on the Providence Friars on Dec. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Providence, RI.

Marquette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Marquette vs. Providence Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Marquette vs. Providence Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Marquette-6.5 -110O 142.5 -105-275
Providence +6.5 -110U 142.5 -115+230

Marquette vs Providence Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Marquette will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Marquette vs Providence Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Marquette will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Marquette has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 35 games (+8.30 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Marquette have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+3.92 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.45 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Providence has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+4.93 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Providence has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+2.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Providence have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Providence has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 18 games at home (+1.35 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Providence has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+1.15 Units / 1% ROI)

Marquette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marquette has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI).

  • 11-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.25 Units / 1.88% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI

Providence Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Providence has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.79% ROI).

  • 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.9 Units / 1.78% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.75 Units / -26.04% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.65 Units / 18.66% ROI

Marquette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (118 turnovers/13 games) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Marquette has a 26% free throw rate (760 free throw attempts/2,949 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Marquette has averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (118 turnovers/13 games) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Marquette has a 27% free throw rate (218 free throw attempts/819 field goal attempts) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Providence Offensive Stats & Trends:

Providence has averaged 32.6 points per game (424 points/13 games) in the first half this season — 2nd lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35.9

Providence is shooting 33% from three (409/1,243) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 42nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Providence averaged 1.26 points per shot (2,534 points/2,011 shots) last season — 4th best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Providence has averaged 12.4 assists per game (161 assists/13 games) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 15.6

Marquette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has forced 16.4 turnovers per game (491 turnovers/30 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Marquette has forced 15.1 turnovers per game (725 turnovers/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Marquette forced 14.8 turnovers per game (517 turnovers/35 games) last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.3

Marquette forced 14.8 turnovers per game (517 turnovers/35 games) last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.3

Providence Defensive Stats & Trends:

Providence has averaged 5.1 steals per game (66 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Providence averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (941 rebounds/35 games) last season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Providence averaged 6.4 steals per game (225 steals/35 games) last season — 4th best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Providence has averaged 5.1 steals per game (66 steals/13 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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