Providence vs Marquette Prediction 1/19/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Providence vs Marquette Prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 19th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Marquette Golden Eagles Preview

Marquette Golden Eagles have a 6-13 record this season and are in the 11th place of the Big East Conference. They have a 6-5 home record and are coming off a 80-75 away loss against DePaul. Their previous three games were a 92-68 away loss against St. John’s, a 76-73 home loss against Villanova and a 66-65 home win against Xavier.

Offensively, Marquette averages 74.3 points per game, while allowing 77.4 points per game defensively. The Golden Eagles shoot with 41% from the field and grab 35.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.9 assists per game. They average 2.8 blocks per game and 9.0 steals per game defensively.

Chase Ross leads Marquette in scoring, with an average of 15.6 points per game, while shooting with 40.9% from the field and 75.4% from the free throw line. Ben Gold is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.1 per game. Nigel James Jr. leads the team in assists with 4.2 per game.

Providence Friars Preview

Providence Friars have a 9-9 record this season and are in the 8th place of the Big East Conference. They have a 1-3 road record and are coming off a 93-88 home win against Creighton. Their previous three games were a 88-82 home loss against Villanova, a 97-84 away loss against Xavier and a 103-98 home loss against Connecticut.

Offensively, Providence averages 88.9 points per game, while allowing 85.3 points per game defensively. The Friars shoot with 48% from the field and grab 39 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.9 assists per game. They average 4.4 blocks per game and 6.6 steals per game defensively.

Jason Edwards leads Providence in scoring, with an average of 17.2 points per game, while shooting with 42.9% from the field and 78.7% from the free throw line, and leads the team in assists with 3.3 per game. Oswin Erhunmwunse is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.3 per game.

Providence Friars @ Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Trends: January 19, 2026

Why the Marquette Golden Eagles will win

• Providence has lost seven of its last eight road games against Conference opponents.
• Marquette has won each of its last five games against Providence at Fiserv Forum.
• Providence has lost the first half in seven of its last eight road games against Conference opponents.

Why the Providence Friars will win

• Marquette has lost nine of its last 10 games.
• Providence has won each of its last five Monday games.
• Marquette has lost the first half in each of its last six day games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Marquette’s last nine games have produced a total of 160 or fewer points.
• Thirty-five of Providence’s last 39 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.

Providence vs Marquette Prediction

In this Providence vs Marquette Prediction, Marquette is coming as -1.5 home favorites. Providence has been the better team this season but they have been bad on the road and have been struggling lately, with a 2-5 record in their last 7 games. Marquette has been slightly above average at home but they have been in terrible form with a 1-9 record in their last 10 games and are 2-8 against the spread. Marquette has a superior defense, allowing 7.9 points per game less than Providence and combined with the home court advantage, I expect them to get the job done today. Take Marquette on the moneyline in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Marquette ML