Marquette vs Villanova Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 21

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  • Marquette is a -1.5 point favorite vs Villanova
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Marquette / Villanova TV channel: FS1

The Marquette Golden Eagles visit Wells Fargo Center to take on the Villanova Wildcats on Feb. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Marquette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

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

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Marquette vs. Villanova Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Marquette-1.5 -110O 142.5 -115-125
Villanova +1.5 -110U 142.5 -105+105

Marquette vs Villanova Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Marquette will win this college basketball game with 79.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Marquette vs Villanova Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Marquette will cover the spread with 57.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Marquette has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 37 games (+9.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+3.65 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 38 games (+3.52 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Marquette have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+0.81 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 35 games (+0.50 Units / 1% ROI)

Marquette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marquette has a 12-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI).

  • 20-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.45 Units / 1.44% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Over for -4.4 Units / -15.38% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 6.64% ROI

Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Villanova has a 14-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -1.34% ROI).

  • 15-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.8 Units / -3.47% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Over for +4.9 Units / 16.39% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Under for -7.5 Units / -25.42% ROI

Marquette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has averaged 4.1 turnovers per game (106 turnovers/26 games) in the second half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 5.7

Marquette has averaged 4.1 turnovers per game (106 turnovers/26 games) in the second half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 5.7

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (906 assists/ 582 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Marquette has averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (235 turnovers/26 games) this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (279/339) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (279/339) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%

Villanova is shooting 40% from three (260/656) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Villanova shot 81% from the free throw line (408/501) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Marquette Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

Marquette has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (926 turnovers/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Marquette has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (926 turnovers/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova allowed 63.2 points per game (2,086 points/33 games) last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Villanova allowed opponents to shoot 40% (579/1,441) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 45%

Villanova allowed 62.4 points per game (1,622 points/26 games) last season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 75.6

Villanova has allowed 65.2 points per game (2,932 points/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 75.9


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