| MATCHUP | Marquette Golden Eagles | Providence Friars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-19 | 14-15 |
| Spread | +4.5 -112 | -4.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +164 | -198 |
| Total | Over 162.5 (-112) | Under 162.5 (-108) |
| Where | Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence, RI | |
| When | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Peacock | |
In this article, we will formulate a Marquette vs Providence Prediction for this college basketball matchup on Wednesday, March 4th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Providence Friars Preview
The Providence Friars have a 14-15 overall record and a 7-11 record in the Big East. They are coming off a 79-76 road win against Creighton and their previous three games were a 94-84 home win against Xavier, a 71-68 road win against DePaul and a 79-69 home loss against St. John’s.
Offensively, Providence averages 86.8 points per game, while allowing 84.4 points per game defensively. The Friars shoot with 48% from the field and grab 38.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.4 assists per game. They average 4.1 blocks per game and 5.3 steals per game defensively.
Jaylin Sellers leads Providence in scoring, with an average of 18 points per game, while shooting with 48.7% from the field and 86.7% from the free throw line. Oswin Erhunmwunse is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.5 per game. Stefan Vaaks leads the team in assists with 3.2 per game.
Marquette Golden Eagles Preview
The Marquette Golden Eagles have a 10-19 overall record and a 5-13 record in the Big East. They are coming off a 62-51 home loss against DePaul and their previous three games were a 76-60 road win against Georgetown, a 76-70 home loss against St. John’s and a 96-88 road loss against Xavier.
Offensively, Marquette averages 74.9 points per game, while allowing 76.5 points per game defensively. The Golden Eagles shoot with 44% from the field and grab 34.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.3 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 9.3 steals per game defensively.
Nigel James Jr. leads Marquette in scoring, with an average of 16.2 points per game, while shooting with 48.2% from the field and 67.8% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 4.9 assists. Ben Gold is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.7 per game.
Marquette Golden Eagles @ Providence Friars Betting Trends: March 4, 2026
Why the Providence Friars will win
- Marquette has lost 11 of its last 12 road games.
- Providence has won 44 of its last 52 night games at Amica Mutual Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Providence has won the first half in each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Marquette Golden Eagles will win
- Marquette has won each of its last five games against Providence.
- Marquette has won the first half in each of its last five games against Providence.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Marquette’s last 23 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
- Each of the last six night games between Marquette and Providence have produced a total of 160 or fewer points.
Marquette vs Providence Prediction
In this Marquette vs Providence Prediction, Providence is coming as -5.5 home favorites. Providence has been the better team this season and have been also better against the spread with a 17-12 ATS record compared to Marquette’s 11-18. Providence is also coming off three straight wins and is 9-6 ATS at home, while Marquette is 1-4 in its last 5 and is 4-7 ATS on the road, so the value here lies with the home team. Take Providence and lay the points.