Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Eagles and Friars. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on FS1, and it’s hosted by the Friars at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. Get ready to place your bets! The Golden Eagles come into this Big East conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 145.5 points.

MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Providence Friars +4.5

This game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, December 19th.

WHY BET THE PROVIDENCE FRIARS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-67 in favor of the Friars.
  • Not only will Providence pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 141 points.

Can the Golden Eagles Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Marquette comes into their 12th game of the year with a 9-2 record. In their last three road games, including last season, Marquette has gone 2-1. Heading into today’s game, Marquette holds a 4-3-1 ATS record. This includes a 1-1 mark on the road vs. the spread, as well as a 3-2-1 record at home.

In 11 games, Marquette comes in with an over/under mark of 3-5-0, with their games averaging 146.2 points per game. The Golden Eagles have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 149 points per game.

In contrast to their season average of 80.2 points per game, the Marquette had a below average performance. They scored 64 points against Wisconsin and had a field goal percentage of 41.8%. Kam Jones is leading the team in scoring at 15.6 points per contest. Tyler Kolek has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 15 going into the game.

Currently, the Golden Eagles’ defense holds the 82nd rank in the nation, allowing 67.2 points per game. So far, the Marquette defense is giving up an average of 8.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10 times per game (309th).

No Pressure for Providence as Home Dogs

Providence currently has a 9-2 overall record after playing 11 games. In their away games, they are 1-1, while they have a 6-1 record at home. As of today’s game, Providence holds a 5-4 ATS record. In their last ten games this season, Providence has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.

Providence’s games have, on average, featured 138.9 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-7-0. Their average over/under line is currently 142.1 points so far. The Friars have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last three games, with their games averaging 130 points per game.

Compared to their season average of 74.6 points per game, Providence struggled in their previous game. Against Oklahoma, the Friars scored 51 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 40.4%. Devin Carter was the leading scorer for the Friars, putting up 17 points. In addition, Josh Oduro contributed 15 points.

The Friars’ defense is presently ranked 27th nationally, allowing an average of 62.7 points per contest. Against Oklahoma in their most recent game, the Providence defense gave up a total of 72 points while allowing Oklahoma to hit 46% of their shots.