Villanova vs Marquette Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 10

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart watches from the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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  • Villanova is a -4.5 point favorite vs Marquette
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Villanova / Marquette TV channel: TNT | tru

The Villanova Wildcats visit Fiserv Forum to take on the Marquette Golden Eagles on Jan. 10. Tip off is scheduled for 2:30pm EST in Milwaukee, WI.

Villanova is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Villanova vs. Marquette Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Villanova vs. Marquette Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Villanova vs Marquette Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Villanova will win this college basketball game with 59.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Villanova vs Marquette Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Villanova will cover the spread with 52.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Villanova has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 16 away games (+9.50 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.35 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 games (+3.35 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 35 games (+3.10 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.40 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)

Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Villanova has a 10-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.5 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 12-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.35 Units / 5.05% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI

Marquette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marquette has a 4-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.2 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • 6-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -10 Units / -1.81% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI

Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,622 points/1,441 shots) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28

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 has allowed 67.1 points per game (2,280 points/34 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74.1

Villanova has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (4,104 points/3,496 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.30

Marquette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has an eFG% of 46% this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 54%

Marquette has a TS% of 43% this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 49%

Marquette is shooting 40% (411/1,021) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 47%

Marquette has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,196 points/1,021 shots) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.35

Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,622 points/1,441 shots) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28

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 has allowed 67.1 points per game (2,280 points/34 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74.1

Villanova has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (4,104 points/3,496 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.30

Marquette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has an eFG% of 46% this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 54%

Marquette has a TS% of 43% this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 49%

Marquette is shooting 40% (411/1,021) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 47%

Marquette has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,196 points/1,021 shots) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.35


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