Villanova vs Marquette Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 15

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  • Marquette (7-8) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Villanova (9-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Villanova / Marquette TV channel: FOX

The Villanova Wildcats (9-7) visit Fiserv Forum to take on the Marquette Golden Eagles (7-8) on Jan. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 2:30pm EST in Milwaukee, WI.

Marquette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

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

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Villanova vs. Marquette Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Villanova+6.5 -115O 145.5 -115+200
Marquette -6.5 -105U 145.5 -105-250

Villanova vs Marquette Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Marquette will win this college basketball game with 70.8% 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 53.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Villanova has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Villanova have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • 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 15 of their last 18 games at home (+6.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+2.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 23 games at home (+1.50 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Marquette have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 23 games at home (+1.45 Units / 5% ROI)

Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Villanova has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.25 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 10-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.25 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Over for -3 Units / 0% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / 0% ROI

Marquette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marquette has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.6 Units / 0% ROI
  • 5-11 when betting the Over for -7.05 Units / 0% ROI
  • 11-5 when betting the Under for +5.5 Units / 0% ROI

Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (706/860) 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 (250/304) this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (706/860) 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 (706/860) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 72%

Marquette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (870 assists/ 555 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (870 assists/ 555 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.2

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (870 assists/ 555 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (870 assists/ 555 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.2

Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova has allowed 64.7 points per game (647 points/10 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 77.2

Villanova has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (231/582) this season — tied for 5th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 46%

Villanova has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (647 points/582 shots) this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.29

Villanova has allowed 65.1 points per game (1,041 points/16 games) this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 69.1

Marquette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has forced 16.7 turnovers per game (267 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Marquette has forced 16.6 turnovers per game (199 turnovers/12 games) this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.6

Marquette has forced 16.7 turnovers per game (267 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Marquette has forced 16.6 turnovers per game (199 turnovers/12 games) this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.6


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