Western Kentucky vs Marquette Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 22

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  • 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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Kentucky+13.5 -105O 157.5 -105+750
Marquette -13.5 -115U 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 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 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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