The Marquette Golden Eagles take on the Providence Friars in Providence, RI. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. ET on FS1.
Marquette is favored by 6.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -265. The total is set at 142.5 points.
Here are my Marquette vs. Providence predictions and college basketball picks for December 31, 2024.
Marquette vs Providence Prediction
My Pick: Marquette -6 (Play to -7)
My Marquette vs Providence best bet is on the Golden Eagles spread, with the best odds currently available at DraftKings. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Marquette vs Providence Odds, Spread, Pick
| Marquette Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6.5 -110 | 142.5 -110 / -110 | -265 |
| Providence Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6.5 -110 | 142.5 -110 / -110 | +215 |
- Marquette vs Providence spread: Marquette -6.5
- Marquette vs Providence over/under: 142.5 points
- Marquette vs Providence moneyline: Marquette -265, Providence +215
- Marquette vs Providence best bet: Marquette -6 (Play to -7)
My Marquette vs Providence College Basketball Betting Preview
The biggest question mark for this handicap revolves around the status of Bryce Hopkins. The Providence forward, who tore his ACL last season, returned for three games before missing the following two losses to St. Bonaventure and St. John’s.
The Friars are 5-5 without Hopkins and 2-1 with him in the lineup, as his production and presence on the offensive end makes the Friars an entirely different team.
To make matters worse, Kim English hasn't offered any specifics on Hopkins' status, calling him day-to-day while saying he wants him back on the court as soon as possible.
