Vermont vs Marquette Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – March Madness, Mar. 17

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  • Marquette (28-6) is a -10.5 point favorite vs Vermont (23-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Watch the game on CBS

The #15 seed Vermont Catamounts (23-10) visit Nationwide Arena to take on the #2 seed Marquette Golden Eagles (28-6) on Mar. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 2:45pm EDT in Columbus.

Marquette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-115).

The Vermont vs. Marquette Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Vermont vs. Marquette Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Vermont+10.5 -105O 144.5 -110+450
Marquette -10.5 -115U 144.5 -110-650

Vermont vs Marquette Prediction for March Madness:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Marquette will win this March Madness game with 71.8% confidence.

Vermont vs Marquette Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Marquette will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Vermont and Marquette, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Vermont has hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 47 games (+15.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Vermont has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 21 games (+14.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Vermont have covered the 1H Spread in 30 of their last 46 games (+13.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Vermont have covered the Spread in 31 of their last 50 games (+12.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Vermont has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 45 games (+10.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Moneyline in 36 of their last 48 games (+32.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Marquette have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.75 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Marquette have covered the 1H Spread in 29 of their last 50 games (+5.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 42 games (+5.30 Units / 11% ROI)

Vermont Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Vermont has gone 19-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+6.9 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 19-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.5 Units / 6.01% ROI
  • 18-14 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 7.4% ROI
  • 14-18 when betting the Under for -5.85 Units / -16.6% ROI

Marquette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marquette has gone 22-12 against the spread this college basketball season (+8.85 Units / 23.69% ROI).

  • 25-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +22.15 Units / 17.83% ROI
  • 17-17 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 17-17 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -4.55% ROI

Vermont Offensive Stats & Trends:

Vermont has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (528 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Vermont is shooting 48% (1,494/3,133) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 44%

Vermont has a TS% of 48% this season — 5th lowest among America East Teams; League Avg: 48%

Vermont has averaged 1.30 points per shot (4,073 points/3,133 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Marquette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (419 assists/ 253 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (419 assists/ 253 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marquette has a TS% of 53% this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 47%

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (419 assists/ 253 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.1

Vermont Defensive Stats & Trends:

Vermont has averaged 5.4 steals per game (303 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Vermont has averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,412 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among America East Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Vermont has averaged 5.9 steals per game (130 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among America East Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Vermont has forced 10.8 turnovers per game (606 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Marquette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has forced 16.1 turnovers per game (370 turnovers/23 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Marquette has averaged 9.4 steals per game (216 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Marquette has averaged 9.4 steals per game (216 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8

Marquette has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (535 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7


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