The 10th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles (18-3, 7-1 Big East) and the Butler Bulldogs (12-9, 3-5 Big East) go head-to-head at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Golden Eagles look to lengthen their seven-game winning streak. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Butler Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bulldogs were beaten by the Creighton Bluejays, 75-61, while the Golden Eagles defeated the Xavier Musketeers, 87-82.
Marquette dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.9 (better than their season average of 17.5) and a free throw rate of 0.293 (above their season average of 0.284). For those same stats, Xavier put up marks of 12.9 and 0.276, respectively. Butler, meanwhile, forced Creighton into a turnover percentage of 22.5 (above their season average of 16.4). Kamar Baldwin played well for Butler with 23 points. Meanwhile, Marquette was led by Markus Howard, who had 31 points and five rebounds.
The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, Butler won 92-72. Butler had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.0 vs. 17.2). Marquette, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (19-22; 86.4 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Butler should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Butler ranks 29th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while Marquette forces the 64th-fewest turnovers (17.4 percent). Also, the Golden Eagles are among the NCAA’s best at getting to the line, ranking 35th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.284). The Bulldogs, meanhwile, rank 278th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.258).
Marquette Golden Eagles at Butler Bulldogs ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Butler, ATS Winner – Butler, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Marquette ranks 45th in rebounds per game (38.7) while Butler ranks 255th (32.7).
- The Golden Eagles average 24.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 104th in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 114th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6).
- The Golden Eagles rank 25th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Bulldogs rank 178th (2.0).
- Butler ranks 41st in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Marquette ranks 174th (7.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.6, down from 10.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
