#4 Marquette vs #1 UConn Odds & Predictions: Saturday’s Marquee Game | February 16, 2024

Undoubtedly, #4 Marquette vs. #1 UConn is the game everyone has had marked on their calendars for quite some time. This Big East homer is beyond thrilled to see two of the Big East's best teams go head to head. Will the bias seep into the writing? Of course, but with reason.

These two teams come into this game red-hot, tearing apart the conference one game at a time. UConn has not lost since December 20th, and Marquette is on an 8-game winning streak. Who's streak comes to an end on Saturday afternoon?

Ready for a Big East Battle. pic.twitter.com/LvmX3m9Gua

— UConn Men's Basketball (@UConnMBB) February 17, 2024

#4 Marquette vs #1 UConn Betting Odds

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• 14-14-2 (46%) 

(As of February 15, 2024)

Spread

Marquette: (+6.5) (-115)

UConn: (-6.5) (-105)

Total

Over: 148.0 (-105)

Under: 148.0 (-115)

Moneyline

Marquette: +225

UConn: -275

#4 Marquette vs #1 UConn Prediction

The Stank:

As a firm believer in the UConn Huskies, this will shock many, but today is a day to fade them. Wednesday in Chicago, the Huskies embarrassed the DePaul Blue Demons 101-65. A game where they could have parked the bus at halftime but went all out on one of the worst Power 5 teams ever assembled. I have to take the Golden Eagles on the spread in this one, just off UConn wasting their energy on DePaul. 

I tease, I tease. That is not the only reason behind the wager.

The Golden Eagles are first in eFG offense in the last 30 days. They are rolling, and on the road, they excel. Defensively, a top-ten defense that forces a lot of turnovers. On the offensive end, they are in the top 50 in almost every category, according to Bart Torvik. Their biggest flaw is rebounding. They are not the best team at getting after the boards. UConn will have the rebounding advantage in this matchup. 

This UConn team is arguably better than when they were crowned national champions a year ago. However, if Marquette can force turnovers and keep the rebounding battle close, they should be able to stay in this one. The spread itself feels slightly high. I thought it would come out around 5.5, but all the advanced analytics websites have this being a 6- and 7-point win for UConn.

I am riding with the dog in this one.

Prediction: UConn wins

Pick: Marquette (+6.5) (-110) Get These Odds & Sign Up Bonus @ Bovada

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