Villanova vs Marquette Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 14

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  • Marquette (18-12) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Villanova (17-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Villanova / Marquette TV channel: FS1

The Villanova Wildcats (17-15) visit Madison Square Garden to take on the Marquette Golden Eagles (18-12) on Mar. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30pm EDT in New York, NY.

Marquette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-120).

The Villanova vs. Marquette Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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Villanova vs. Marquette Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Villanova+3.5 +100O 140.5 -110+155
Marquette -3.5 -120U 140.5 -110-190

Villanova vs Marquette Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Marquette will win this college basketball game with 66.1% 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 51.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Villanova has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.90 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 away games (+7.50 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+5.45 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Marquette have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+5.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+1.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+1.75 Units / 7% ROI)

Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Villanova has a 16-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.55 Units / -1.56% ROI).

  • 16-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.5 Units / -8.87% ROI
  • 11-21 when betting the Over for -12.2 Units / -34.56% ROI
  • 21-11 when betting the Under for +8.9 Units / 25.28% ROI

Marquette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marquette has a 18-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.85 Units / 14.22% ROI).

  • 17-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.6 Units / 1.65% ROI
  • 13-18 when betting the Over for -6.8 Units / -19.88% ROI
  • 18-13 when betting the Under for +3.8 Units / 11.18% ROI

Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (778/948) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (778/948) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%

Villanova is shooting 83% from the free throw line (127/153) in the first half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (778/948) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%

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

Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova has allowed 63.1 points per game (1,136 points/18 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 76.1

Villanova has allowed 63.8 points per game (1,530 points/24 games) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Villanova has allowed 66.1 points per game (3,831 points/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Villanova has averaged 5.7 steals per game (328 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.6

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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