Colorado Buffaloes (26-10) vs. Marquette Golden Eagles (26-9)
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Marquette Golden Eagles 3/24/24 – In the thrilling atmosphere of March Madness, the Colorado Buffaloes are set to clash with the Marquette Golden Eagles on Sunday. Both teams have shown remarkable performance this season, with Colorado at 26-10 and Marquette slightly ahead at 26-9. This Round 2 showdown is poised to be a spectacle of collegiate basketball prowess, drawing significant attention from fans and handicappers’ premium picks alike. This game is a must-watch for anyone invested in NCAA basketball’s electrifying March Madness tournament.
The Buffaloes have been incredible all this season, proved by a good team success. Leading the conference with a 78.7-point average while hitting 49-percent of their field goal attempts, Colorado’s offense is certainly a force to contend with. Their ability to rebound is also commendable, as they average 37.4 rebounds per game defensively and provide big assists on the defensive side with 5.9 steals and 2.2 blocks per game. Despite this, they have 12.7 turnovers per game, a major weakness that may lead to their defeat.
The Marquette Golden Eagles have made their mark, scoring on average 78.3 points per game. Their field goal accuracy stands at 47.8% compared to Colorado’s, but they are capable of shooting 3-Pointers up to 2.9 times per game with 35.8% efficiency, and they are a worthy threat from long range. Marquette defense has yielded about 8.6 steals and 3.2 blocks per game, and this demonstrates their strength to break opponents’ play.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Marquette Golden Eagles 3/24/24 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 12:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| TV: | CBS |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
KJ Simpson (Guard) vs. Kam Jones (Guard)
K.J. Simpson will be a big star for the Buffaloes this season with average numbers as high as 19.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. Particularly, his shooting accuracy is significant as he shoots remarkably at 47.4% from the field and an excellent 44.6% from the three-point line. By virtue of his versatility, Simpson could become a game changer in the Badgers’ overall output and only the Marquette’s every move from their defensive point will bring him down, missing 2.2 turnovers per game.
Kam Jones is the one responsible for the average Golden Eagles’ score of 16,8 points per game which is followed by his 2,9 rebounds and 2,5 assists. With his range of shooting, especially his 41.1% shooting from the arc and a higher field goal percentage of 49.8%, it’s evident that his scoring prowess is quite efficient. Jones’ performance is the main ingredient of the Marquette’ success and is certain to play the role of the main battle in this game against Simpson.
Moreover during the time the two guards play together on the ground their performance can be a call to the direction the game is going to take. For the two players, it is their combination of scoring, passing and defensive skills that will prove invaluable in the overall team strategy of each of their respective teams.
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: Marquette Golden Eagles -173, Total Odds: 147
The betting odds favor the Marquette Golden Eagles, reflective of their slightly better regular-season record and offensive capabilities. However, the game promises to be tightly contested, considering both teams’ comparable performance metrics.
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Trends
The Buffaloes have provided consistent performance in their last 5 games, covering the spread 4-1 and winning outright 4-1. Although they are well doing in Away games against the spread (6-8), which could be problematic in away settings.
Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Trends
As Marquette’s shape of late is similar to Colorado’s, they have a 3-2 record these last five games both outright and against the spread. They are well balanced on the road with a record of 7-7 ATS and it gives us a glimpse of their street smarts in different venues.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Marquette Golden Eagles 3/24/24 Betting Picks
With statistics and trends this game looks like it will be a close one, with either of the teams having the chance of a win. While Marquette may have a slight advantage in three-pointers and defensive skill, we should not ignore the offensive and rebounding capabilities of Colorado which can also count on certain factors that might give them the lead.
This set of March Madness matchup picks is only a representation of the unpredictable nature of tournament play. As both teams are having a great season warm-up and their key players are set to produce significant influences, fans and followers of the league may expect a game of this level to be the perfect depiction of the thrill of the NCAA basketball.
Free Pick and Prediction: Marquette Golden Eagles 76, Colorado Buffaloes 74.