Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Buffaloes versus the Golden Eagles? Tip off is at at 12:10 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBS. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Marquette as the -3.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.

COLORADO BUFFALOES VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Marquette Golden Eagles -3.5

This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 12:10 ET on Sunday, March 24th.

WHY BET THE MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Golden Eagles.
  • Not only will Marquette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Taking a Look at the Buffaloes Chances in Indianapolis

Colorado comes into today’s game with an overall record of 26-10. On the road this season, the Buffaloes have a record of 9-8, while they are 18-2 this year. As Colorado enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 19-17-1. In their previous five games, the team has gone 4-1 vs. the spread.

Colorado’s games have, on average, featured 149.8 points per game leading to an over/under record of 21-16-0. Their average over/under line is currently 148.9 points so far. The Buffaloes’ last five games have finished with a combined 139 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.

Colorado’s offense had a good outing, putting up 102 points against Florida. They achieved a 63% field goal percentage and went 28/33 from the free-throw line. The team’s scoring leader is KJ Simpson, who holds an average of 19.6 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Tristan Da Silva is averaging 15.8 points per game this season.

So far, the Buffaloes’ defense is ranked 142nd in the country at 70.9 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.7 threes per game vs. Marquette. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.3%.

Will the Golden Eagles Win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse?

Today marks the 36th game of the season for Marquette, who currently have a record of 26-9. In away games, the Golden Eagles are 7-6 while they hold a 20-3 record at home. As of today’s game, Marquette has a 22-13-1 record against the spread. When examining their performance in the last five games, they have a 4-1 record vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through 35 games, Marquette has an over/under record of 15-21-0, with their games averaging 148.2 points per game on average. The Golden Eagles have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 144 points per game.

Marquette recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 87 points against Western Kentucky. This output exceeded their season average of 78.3 points per game. In terms of three-point shooting, the Golden Eagles offense has been good from outside, hitting 35% of their three-pointers on an average of 24.7 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 47%.

The Golden Eagles’ defense is presently ranked 108th nationally, allowing an average of 69.6 points per contest. So far, the Marquette defense is giving up an average of 9.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.7 times per game (398th).