Providence Friars vs Marquette Golden Eagles 1/18/23 – The Big East’s 20th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles will host the 22nd-ranked Providence Friars in a thrilling matchup. In their first meeting back in December, Providence defeated Marquette 103 to 98 at Providence. However, college basketball betting picks favor Marquette in this matchup.
Providence Friars vs Marquette Golden Eagles
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET
Location: Fiserv Forum
Providence Friars vs Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Odds
Providence
Moneyline: +205
Spread: +5.5 (-105)
Total: 152.5 over (-105)
Marquette
Moneyline: -225
Spread: -5.5 (-105)
Total: 152.5 under (-105)
Providence Friars vs Marquette Golden Eagles Analysis
On the strength of a nine-game winning streak, the Providence Friars climbed into the AP top 25, but that streak was broken on Saturday when they lost to Creighton. Providence shot just 38% on the floor and 21% on the three-point line. Bryce Hopkins led Providence with 20 points, 10 rebounds and Devin Carter had 6 rebounds and 13 points. Noah Locke scored 10 points, while Ed Croswell added 10 points and 10 boards. Hopkins is the leader of the team with 16.2 points per game and 9.2 rebounds. Providence averages 79.2 points per game and is ranked at 59th in defensive efficiency.
Marquette’s 20th-ranked Golden Eagles lost their winning streak on Saturday to 8th-ranked Xavier by a score of 80-76. The loss dropped the Golden Eagles’ record to 14-5 overall, and 6-2 in Big East. Rebounding was the key to the victory as Xavier pounded Marquette 43-29. Tyler Kolek was the leader of five Golden Eagles with double figures, scoring 25 points and providing 7 assists. Oso Ighodaro scored 14 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, while Kam Jones had 12 points and 5 assists. David Joplin had 11 points, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 10. Jones is the leader of the team with 15.8 points per game. The Golden Eagles average 82.7 points per game and rank 82nd in defensive efficiency.
Providence Friars vs Marquette Golden Eagles Against the Spread
Providence are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Providence’s last 5 games. Providence are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games. Providence are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against Marquette. Providence are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games on the road. Providence are 3-12 SU in their last 15 games when playing on the road against Marquette.
Marquette are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Marquette’s last 7 games. Marquette are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Marquette’s last 7 games against Providence. Marquette are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home. Marquette are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games played in January.
Providence Friars vs Marquette Golden Eagles Free Pick
This was December’s last meeting between these two teams. It was a classic, with Providence winning an overtime shootout. Marquette wins this one and the scene shifts to Marquette according to the college basketball best bets.
Free Pick: Marquette Golden Eagles
