Marquette is hungry for more despite winning its first Big Ten Championship a week ago. Shaka Smart’s squad is preparing to take on America East Champions, Vermont, in the Round of 64.
The No. 15 seed will hope to upset the No. 2 seed this Friday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio. Read on for my Marquette vs Vermont prediction and best bets.
Marquette vs Vermont Odds
Note: CBB odds mentioned in this article for Marquette vs Vermont were used from DraftKings Sportsbook, unless otherwise noted, and are current as of Tuesday, March 14, at 2 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Marquette (-600) | Vermont (+450)
- Spread: Marquette -11 (+100) | Vermont +11 (-120)
- Over/Under: Over 144 (-110) | Under 144 (-110)
Marquette vs Vermont Pick of the Day
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Marquette vs Vermont Prediction
Marquette 76, Vermont 70
Oddsmakers are giving Marquette a fairly large edge over Vermont in this first-round matchup. However, the Catamounts should fare better than currently expected.
Vermont enters the tournament riding high on a 15-game winning streak. While the competition is expected to be a notch above those in the American East, head coach John Becker clearly has a formula that works and that the players have bought into.
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Marquette vs Vermont Best Bets
Over 144 Total Points (-110) | DraftKings Sportsbook
WAGER: 2 Units
As I mentioned earlier, Vermont is entering Friday’s matchup on a large winning streak. The same can be said for Marquette, which won nine straight games leading into the Big Dance itself.
Both offenses are firing on all cylinders and excel in different areas than the other. For instance, the Golden Eagles dominate at the rim and in transition.
On the other hand, Vermont ranked 67th in three-point shooting this season.
Both teams should be able to get their offenses off, and you can expect a high-scoring affair in return.
Vermont +9.5 (+105) | DraftKings Sportsbook
WAGER: 1 Unit
For a riskier play, Vermont to cover 9.5, rather than 11, is a feasible option that could prove profitable.
The Catamounts should have all the confidence in the world heading into Friday’s game. Should their shooters get hot, it would not come as a surprise that they not only cover, but win.
Marquette vs Vermont Same Game Parlay
Marquette vs Vermont Parlay (+1100) | DraftKings Sportsbook
WAGER: 1 Unit
- Vermont Total Points U72.5 (-320)
- Vermont +10.5 (-110)
- O144.5 (-110)
For a risky, but reasonable play, consider this SGP as a potential long shot for Friday afternoon’s contest.
This will obviously be very dependent on Vermont playing well, but not enough to go Over 72.5. Vermont averaged 74.8 PPG this season.
