Villanova at Marquette

The Villanova Wildcats bring their 12-8 record to Marquette to face the 16-3 Golden Eagles. The Wildcats are a borderline bubble team, and this is a huge game for them. They need a signature win to move them back solidly on the bubble. KenPom shows them with a 51 RPI, and the best part of this team has been a strong offense that ranks 12th in the country. Eric Dixon leads that offense and leads the nation in scoring at 24.9ppg. The Cats are a 48% shooting team that can get hot from beyond the arc, shooting 40% for the season. Marquette is solid on both ends of the floor, but they have been out-rebounded on the season, and Nova is +6 of the glass. Marquette is driven by turning the opponents over. The Golden Eagles force 16 a game and commit just nine. Villanova has done a good job taking care of the ball as they turn it over 10 times a contest. Their 3-point shooting and ability to protect the ball will keep them in this game. Make the play on Villanova.