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Marquette vs Butler Prediction 1/28/25 College Basketball Picks
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Butler (9-11) vs Marquette (17-3)
January 28, 2025 at 08:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Butler +7 — Over/Under: 147
The Marquette Golden Eagles and Butler Bulldogs meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Hinkle Fieldhouse. Here’s a Marquette vs Butler Prediction. This article will include a Marquette vs Butler Pick.
Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Marquette Golden Eagles beat Seton Hall and Villanova, and they play UCONN, St. John’s, and Creighton next. The Marquette Golden Eagles are averaging 79.3 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 66.9 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Kam Jones is averaging 19 points and 4.8 rebounds, while David Joplin is averaging 14.6 points and 5.3 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell is the third double-digit scorer and Chase Ross is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Marquette Golden Eagles are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free throw line. The Marquette Golden Eagles are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Butler Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Butler Bulldogs beat DePaul, lost to UConn, and they play Georgetown, Seton Hall, and Providence next. The Butler Bulldogs are averaging 73.2 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 71.8 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Jahmyl Terlfort is averaging 15.8 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Pierre Brooks II is averaging 15.2 points and 1.7 assists. Patrick McCaffery is the third double-digit scorer and Andre Screen is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Butler Bulldogs are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line. The Butler Bulldogs are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Butler Bulldogs will win
- The home team has won each of Butler’s last three games.
Why the Marquette Golden Eagles will win
- Butler has lost each of its last seven night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Marquette has won each of its last seven night games against the Big East Conference.
- Butler has lost the first half in four of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Butler’s last five games has produced a total of 149+ points.
- Four of Marquette’s last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Butler ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.59).
- Butler ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (53.0).
- Marquette ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (10.4).
- Marquette ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.2).
Marquette vs Butler Injury Report
Marquette will continue to be without Sean Jones and Al Amadou. Butler will continue to be without Augusto Cassia and Jamie Kaiser Jr.
Marquette vs Butler Prediction
I’m not running to the window to lay points with Marquette, a team that’s failed to cover seven of its last 10 games. However, getting involved with Butler is a no-go, as the Bulldogs have lost eight of their last 10 games and the offense doesn’t always show up. Butler has already lost five games at home, while Marquette has five road wins. Marquette beat Butler by 10 points about a month ago. When Marquette plays to its potential, there’s not much Butler can do to keep up. Not the best bet on Tuesday’s CBB card, but if forced to pick, I’m siding with Marquette in a comfortable road win over Butler.
