Marquette Golden Eagles (14-5) vs. Villanova Wildcats (11-8)
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Villanova Wildcats 1/30/24 – On Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in one of the most highly anticipated NCAA Men’s Basketball matches of 2024, Marquette Golden Eagles are set to face Villanova Wildcats at an anticipated NCAA Men’s Basketball game – both teams looking for victory! Our NCAAB no-cost picks and analysis will include taking into consideration player performances, betting trends and odds in order to offer valuable insights and predictions into this contest.
Marquette Golden Eagles have experienced an exceptional start to their season so far, amassing an impressive record of 14 wins and 5 losses. Their offensive prowess has been their hallmark, scoring an average 77.6 points per game while shooting efficiently (46.9% field goal rate and 32.5% 3-point field goal percentage). Tyler Kolek has been integral to Marquette’s success; his scoring ability and playmaking capabilities make him an indispensable resource.
Villanova Wildcats have experienced more challenges this season, compiling an 11-8 record and posting 72.5 points per game; slightly below Marquette’s output. Their field goal percentage stands at 42% indicating there’s room for improvement with their shooting efficiency. Eric Dixon stands out among these players by contributing 15 points and 6.5 rebounds each game while their supporting cast offers reliable scoring contributions as well.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Villanova Wildcats 1/30/24 Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Finneran Pavilion |
| TV: | FS1 |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Tyler Kolek (Guard) vs. Eric Dixon (Forward)
Tyler Kolek has been one of Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek has been an impressive contributor this season with 19 games played, he averaged 14.7 points, 5 rebounds, and an outstanding 6.9 assists per game; making an impactful contributor. Kolek was known for creating scoring opportunities for teammates; shooting 36.1% three-point field goal rate while contributing defensively with 1.6 steals per game showing all-around skills. In this matchup, playmaking ability combined with scoring ability are integral parts of Marquette’s victory.
Eric Dixon has been an impressive presence for Villanova Wildcats forward Eric Dixon has been an impressive presence on the court, averaging 15 points and 6.5 rebounds a game while shooting 45.8% from field goal range; not known for playmaking or creating plays himself, his contributions in terms of scoring, rebounding, defense (0.7 steals/0.4 blocks per game averaged), scoring and playmaking are crucial elements in Villanova’s win streak against Marquette University this season.
As these key players face each other on the court, it will be fascinating to observe their playmaking and scoring styles clash against those of Dixon who brings his scoring prowess along with defensive prowess to bear – performances which could greatly determine who wins or loses!
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
As yet, no betting odds for this matchup have been released; however, we can offer some insight based on past performances and key player analysis of both teams. Marquette may gain an edge due to Tyler Kolek’s playmaking abilities which should give them an advantage in this matchup; they need only reduce turnovers while maintaining defensive pressure to have an edge and could win outright.
Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Trends
Golden Eagles has displayed some inconsistency recently in their games, going 3-2 over their last 5 matchups while covering the spread only 2-3 of those times; on the road however they hold an inconsistent 3-4 mark against it suggesting potential challenges when away from home. Furthermore, three out of their last five totals went over, suggesting high scoring encounters; at home however five of 12 of those totals did too!
Villanova Wildcats Betting Trends
Villanova has had difficulty recently, posting just four wins out of their past five outings and going 2-3 against the spread for each game played – an indication of struggle versus covering. On their travels however they had better success at covering against spread. At home however they posted 4-4 results against spread. Like Marquette their totals have gone over in three out of last five matches while their road opponents saw five games go over on total as totals rose significantly at times this season.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Villanova Wildcats 1/30/24 Betting Picks
Golden Eagles hold an edge due to their offensive firepower and Tyler Kolek’s playmaking talents; however, Villanova could present challenges due to their strong defense that often disrupts opposing play and disrupts Marquette Golden Eagles plays.
Marquette Golden Eagles have an edge here but this could still be close. Before placing any bets, do your own research and consider your expert insights and analysis before placing any. Good luck and have fun betting!
Free Pick and Prediction: Marquette Golden Eagles 80, Villanova Wildcats 75