Villanova (15-12) vs Marquette (20-6)
February 21, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Villanova +1.5 — Over/Under: 142.5
The Marquette Golden Eagles are visiting the Villanova Wildcats on Friday, February 21st at the Wells Fargo Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Marquette Golden Eagles vs Villanova Wildcats Prediction. We will examine:
The Villanova Wildcats’ recent form and player performance
The Marquette Golden Eagles’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Villanova Wildcats
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Marquette Golden Eagles
Recent betting trends in games played between the Marquette Golden Eagles and Villanova Wildcats
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Marquette Golden Eagles vs Villanova Wildcats game
Villanova Wildcats Preview
The Villanova Wildcats have a 15-12 record this season and are sitting in 6th place in the Big East. The Wildcats are coming off a 59-66 loss to Connecticut. The Wildcats are 14-13 against the spread, and 16-11 in over/under, while having a 12-3 home record.
Offensively, Villanova is averaging 74.3 points per game, which ranks 179th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.9 points per game (66th). The Wildcats shoot 46.7% from the field (87th) and 39.6% from beyond the arc, which is the 5th-best in the nation. The Wildcats shoot 80.9% from the free-throw line, which is the second-best in the nation, and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game (263rd).
Eric Dixon leads Villanova in scoring with an average of 22.9 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Wooga Poplar adds 15 points and a team-high 6.5 rebounds per game.
Marquette Golden Eagles Preview
The Marquette Golden Eagles have a 20-6 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Big East. Marquette is coming off an 80-56 win over Seton Hall. The Golden Eagles are 12-14 against the spread, and 11-15 in over/under, while having a 6-4 road record.
Offensively, Marquette is averaging 77.3 points per game, which ranks 94th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 67.1 points per game (50th). The Golden Eagles shoot 44.3% from the field (210th) and 32.4% from beyond the arc (273rd). The Golden Eagles shoot 72.8% from the free throw line (151st) and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game (260th).
Kameron Jones leads Marquette in scoring this season, with an average of 19 points, 4.4 rebounds, and a team-high 5.8 assists. David Joplin adds 13.8 points and a team-high 5.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Villanova Wildcats will win
- The home team has won each of Marquette’s last four games.
- Villanova has won the first half in four of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Marquette Golden Eagles will win
- Marquette has won each of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Villanova has lost four of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents at Wells Fargo Center.
- Villanova has lost the first half in four of its last five night games at Wells Fargo Center.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Villanova’s last six night games at Wells Fargo Center have produced a total of 131 or fewer points.
- Each of Marquette’s last three night games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs Villanova Wildcats Prediction
Marquette is 8-0 in their last 8 meetings against Villanova, and 8-0 against the spread. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Marquette won 87-74 at home, covering the spread, and the game went over the point total.
In this Marquette Golden Eagles vs Villanova Wildcats Prediction, Marquette is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Marquette is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been above average on the road, while Villanova is very efficient at home. The Wildcats are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 games, while on the other hand, the Golden Eagles have been struggling to cover lately, as they are 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 games. The value here lies with the home dog, so take the Villanova Wildcats and lay the points at home.