Ole Miss vs. Marquette Free Pick
VIRGINA ISLANDS, ST. THOMAS (The Spread) – A pair of undefeated teams will square off tonight at the Paradise Jam when No. 19 Marquette hosts Ole Miss at 8:30PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Marquette as a 6.5-point favorite over Ole Miss for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 139 points. Both of these teams come into the contest with perfect 3-0 records, respectively, and are both 1-0 at neutral sites, respectively.
LINE MOVEMENT: Depending on what book you use, Marquette opened as either a 6.5 or 7-point favorite but the majority of the offshore and Vegas books now have the Golden Eagles listed at 6.5. The total for this game has stayed steady at 139 after opening at that same number.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 500-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 90% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Golden Eagles. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
FREE PICK: Take Marquette. While Ole Miss has been solid defensively in the early going, the Rebels have been weak on the offensive end of the court and will have a tough time slowing the Golden Eagles’ high-flying attack. Marquette is shooting 55.6-percent form the field, including 37.3-percent from 3-point range. The Golden Eagles’ defense has been just as solid, which is where the true edge is in this game. If Ole Miss can’t score, expect a run-away. According to latest college basketball trends, Marquette is 5-1 against he spread in their last six games as a favorite while the Rebels are 2-5 ATS in their last seven neutral site games as an underdog.
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