Marquette vs Villanova Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 30

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 30, 2024, 11:17 AM
  • Villanova (10-10) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Marquette (10-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Marquette / Villanova TV channel: FS1

The Marquette Golden Eagles (10-9) visit Finneran Pavilion to take on the Villanova Wildcats (10-10) on Jan. 30. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Villanova, PA.

Villanova is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Marquette vs. Villanova Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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Marquette vs. Villanova Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Marquette+1.5 -105O 143.5 -110+110
Villanova -1.5 -115U 143.5 -110-135

Marquette vs Villanova Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Villanova will win this college basketball game with 56.0% 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 61.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Marquette has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.90 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 29 games (+8.50 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 away games (+1.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Villanova have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.25 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.10 Units / 15% ROI)

Marquette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marquette has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.1 Units / 0.45% ROI).

  • 10-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.6 Units / -3.97% ROI
  • 7-13 when betting the Over for -7.25 Units / -33.03% ROI
  • 13-7 when betting the Under for +5.3 Units / 24.04% ROI

Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Villanova has a 10-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.05 Units / -4.76% ROI).

  • 10-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.25 Units / -11.43% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Over for -3.2 Units / -14.48% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Under for +1.1 Units / 5% ROI

Marquette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (949 assists/ 592 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.2

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (326 assists/ 206 TOs) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (949 assists/ 592 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.2

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (949 assists/ 592 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (742/906) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 72%

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (742/906) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 72%

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (742/906) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (742/906) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%

Marquette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has forced 16.0 turnovers per game (321 turnovers/20 games) this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Marquette has forced 16.0 turnovers per game (321 turnovers/20 games) this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Marquette has forced 15.8 turnovers per game (253 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.5

Marquette has averaged 9.5 steals per game (350 steals/37 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova has allowed 63.6 points per game (891 points/14 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 76.5

Villanova has averaged 5.2 steals per game (105 steals/20 games) this season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Villanova has allowed 66.4 points per game (3,586 points/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 70.3

Villanova has forced 11.1 turnovers per game (598 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 12.3


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