Marquette Golden Eagles vs Providence Friars Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Marquette vs Providence NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Providence.

Marquette vs Providence Prediction

The Golden Eagles and Friars are set to face off at 6:00 ET on FS1. The Friars will host the game at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. In this Big East matchup, Marquette is favored bt -5.5 vs. Providence. The over/under for the game is 142.5 points.

Marquette vs. Providence Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Marquette Golden Eagles at Providence Friars
Where: Providence at Amica Mutual Pavilion
Date: Tuesday, December 31st
Betting Odds MARQ -5.5, MARQ -248 | PROV +198 O/U 142.5

Golden Eagles Preview: Can Marquette Secure a Road Victory?

Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games

Marquette improved to 11-2 on the season with a 72-70 win over Xavier on Saturday. The Golden Eagles were -4 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, falling short of the O/U line of 152.5.

Marquette led 27-22 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 45 of their own. Despite the defensive lapse, they managed to hold on for the win.

Golden Eagles Offense Breakdown

Marquette put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They connected on 55% of their two-point attempts (22/40) and hit 36.8% from beyond the arc (7/19). The Golden Eagles struggled at the free-throw line, making just 63.6% of their attempts (7/11).

Kam Jones led the way with 20 points and 8 assists, despite going 0/3 from three-point range. David Joplin added 19 points, shooting 53.3% overall, while Marcus Foster hit 3 threes, finishing with 16 points. Jerome Hunter was efficient, making 6 of 8 shots, and Dayvion McKnight contributed 14 points on 5/7 shooting.

Golden Eagles Team Defense

Marquette's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 54% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Marquette's defense held their opponents to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 80%.

Friars Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Friars?

Providence Friars Recent Game/Games

The Friars fell to 7-6 on the season after a 72-70 loss to St. John's on Friday, December 20th. Providence, who entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread.

Providence led 42-29 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 28. The total points for the game ended at 142, just under the 142.5 O/U line.

Friars Offense Breakdown

Providence put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.8%. They connected on 54.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 36.8% from three-point range, going 7-for-19 from deep.

The Friars also shot 76.5% from the free-throw line, making 13 of 17 attempts. They grabbed 7 offensive rebounds and dished out just 6 assists as a team. Zuby Ejiofor led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Bensley Joseph and Deivon Smith each added 17 points, with Joseph hitting 3 threes at a 42.9% clip.

Friars Team Defense

Providence gave up 72 points, with their defense allowing the opponent to shoot 48% from the field, connecting on 25 of 52 attempts. Inside the arc, the Friars allowed 54% shooting, with the other team making 18 of 33 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Providence's defense saw the opponent hit 7 of 19 attempts, good for 36%. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 76%. The Friars allowed 7 offensive rebounds.

Golden Eagles vs Friars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Golden Eagles offense has averaged 68 points per game while allowing an average of 74. Marquette posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 0-3 ATS.
In their last ten games at home, the Friars have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 68 points per game in this stretch.
Through their last three games as the underdog, the Friars have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Golden Eagles have an overall record of 5-0 while going 1-3-1 against the spread.