GAME:  #725 Villanova vs #726 Marquette
TIME:    12/23/2020 – 7:00p EST
SPREAD:   Villanova -4.5
TOTAL:      141

The #5 Villanova Wildcats (7-1, 2-0) have a Big East road game against the Marquette Golden Eagles (5-4, 1-2) at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST. Marquette lost 3 of their last 4 games with the most recent being an 88-91 loss to Xavier. Villanova beat St. Joe’s in their last game by a score of 88-68. Villanova presents a tough challenge for Marquette. Villanova has won its last four games against conference opponents dating back to last season.

VILLANOVA WILDCATS

The Villanova Wildcats are averaging 79.5 PPG while shooting a solid 47.30% from the field as well as 37.21% from deep. Villanova has been solid on defense this year as well giving up 67.0 PPG while allowing opponents to shoot a high 44.62% from the floor.

MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES

Marquette is averaging 76.11 PPG while shooting 45.82% from the floor and 38.6% from three-point land. Marquette is only allowing opponents to shoot 39.51% from the floor while only allowing opponents to score 69.33PPG. 

TRENDS(covers.com)

VILLANOVA

• Under is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
• The Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road favorite.
• The Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games.

MARQUETTE

• Under is 4-0 in Golden Eagles last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
• Golden Eagles are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games.
• Over is 5-1 in Golden Eagles last 6 Wednesday games.

VILLANOVA vs MARQUETTE PREDICTION

The Wildcats have been blowing teams out and winning most of the games by double-digits. Marquette is coming off a tough loss by a last-second shot which always takes a team down a notch and to add to that they have lost 3 out of the last 4 games which are when most teams start to have internal problems and lose confidence. Villanova has a good chance to win the title this year and Marquette should be able to make the tournament but they lack in consistency and size. The Bookie is rolling with Villanova to cover the spread. 

BETTING ANGLES:

The Bookie:        Villanova -4.5
Fade the Public:  Marquette
Sharp Action:      Villanova