- March Madness 1st Round betting odds & predictions
- Marquette (20-13) is a -13.5 point favorite vs Western Kentucky (19-11)
- Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
- Western Kentucky / Marquette TV channel: TBS
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (19-11) visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Marquette Golden Eagles (20-13) on Mar. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EDT in Indianapolis, IN.
Marquette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-115).
The Western Kentucky vs. Marquette Over/Under is 157.5 total points.
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Western Kentucky vs. Marquette Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Kentucky | +13.5 -105 | O 157.5 -105 | +750 |
| Marquette | -13.5 -115 | U 157.5 -115 | -1200 |
Western Kentucky vs Marquette Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Marquette will win this college basketball game with 91.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Western Kentucky vs Marquette Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Kentucky will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games (+11.55 Units / 24% ROI)
- Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.20 Units / 30% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 24 games (+4.75 Units / 17% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.90 Units / 8% ROI)
Marquette Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Marquette has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.70 Units / 15% ROI)
- Marquette have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 35 games (+4.65 Units / 12% ROI)
- Marquette has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 35 games (+1.20 Units / 0% ROI)
- Marquette has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+0.95 Units / 1% ROI)
Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Kentucky has a 18-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.8 Units / 14.55% ROI).
- 18-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.15 Units / 7.19% ROI
- 15-15 when betting the Over for -1.55 Units / -4.66% ROI
- 15-15 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -3.97% ROI
Marquette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Marquette has a 20-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.75 Units / 15.37% ROI).
- 19-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.6 Units / 2.56% ROI
- 14-20 when betting the Over for -8 Units / -21.33% ROI
- 20-14 when betting the Under for +4.7 Units / 12.6% ROI
Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky has averaged 14.0 turnovers per game (321 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 11th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Western Kentucky is shooting 47% (682/1,455) this season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Western Kentucky has averaged 80.7 points per game (1,857 points/23 games) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0
Western Kentucky is shooting 45% (1,521/3,362) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 45%
Marquette Offensive Stats & Trends:
Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (983 assists/ 614 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (983 assists/ 614 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 (360 assists/ 228 TOs) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Marquette has 16.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 19.9
Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky has averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (647 rebounds/23 games) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Western Kentucky has 374 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Conference USA Teams
Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (182/600) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (485/1,450) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th highest among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 34%
Marquette Defensive Stats & Trends:
Marquette has forced 15.8 turnovers per game (917 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 12.2
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
Marquette has forced 16.6 turnovers per game (613 turnovers/37 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 12.7
Marquette has forced 14.5 turnovers per game (304 turnovers/21 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.4
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