Marquette Golden Eagles vs Villanova Wildcats Betting Line and Trends Report

Villanova looks to cover the Wildcats-Golden Eagles pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 14-1 mark when they host Marquette in college basketball betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Villanova Wildcats were listed as -12-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Villanova Wildcats Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Villanova Wildcats are 14-1 so far on the season, and 9-6 ATS vs the number. The Marquette Golden Eagles, meanwhile, are 10-4 and 8-6 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Villanova go 6-9 and the Marquette Golden Eagles go 7-7 on betting totals.

The Wildcats - Golden Eagles odds would favor the Wildcats if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Villanova is rated No. 10 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Marquette is at No. 14.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Villanova's No. 72-ranked scoring average of 78.4 PPG, against a Marquette Golden Eagles defense rated No. 128 and allowing 70.57 PPG. The Villanova Wildcats FG% has averaged 49.57% to date this season, more than the Marquette Golden Eagles shooters have managed so far (48.83% per game).