Villanova vs. Marquette betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 10

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The Villanova Wildcats (12-3, 3-1 Big East) are favored (by 3.5 points) to continue a three-game road win streak when they visit the Marquette Golden Eagles (6-10, 1-4 Big East) on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. ET. The over/under in the matchup is set at 145.5.

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Villanova Cover -3.5 vs Marquette -113

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Villanova vs. Marquette betting lines

  • Villanova moneyline odds to win: -176
  • Marquette moneyline odds to win: +148
  • Spread: Villanova (-3.5)
  • Total: 145.5

Villanova statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In home games, Villanova sports a worse record against the spread (4-4-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (3-1-0).
  • The Wildcats have hit the over on the total in a higher percentage of games at home (62.5%) than road tilts (25%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Villanova has won a lower percentage of its home games (.875) compared to road games (1.000).

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Wildcats have been scoring 76.1 points per game, an average that’s slightly lower than the 78.1 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
  • The past 10 games have seen Villanova give up 67.5 points per game, which equals its season-long average.
  • During their last 10 outings, the Wildcats are making 0.2 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (9.8 compared to 10.0 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (36.7% compared to 36.6% season-long).

Villanova betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-5-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 3-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 6-4-0 (As Favorite: 6-4-0; As Underdog: 4-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-8-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 1-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-1 (Home: 7-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.2 (133rd in nation) 43.7 (192nd) 32.6 (214th) 30.1 (137th) 15.1 (132nd) 9.3 (19th)

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Marquette statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Marquette’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .200 (2-8-0). On the road, it is .250 (1-3-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Golden Eagles games have gone over more often at home (five of 10, 50%) than away (one of four, 25%).

Recent trends

  • In their past 10 games, the Golden Eagles are posting 69.7 points per contest, 5.1 fewer points than their season average (74.8).
  • Marquette is surrendering 77.2 points per game in its past 10 games, which is 0.8 more points than it is allowing for the season (76.4).
  • The Golden Eagles are sinking 0.6 fewer treys per game over their past 10 games (7.2) compared to their season average (7.8), and they are posting a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 games (28.6%) compared to their season mark (29.6%).

Marquette betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 4-12-0 (Home: 2-8-0; Away: 1-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 1-3-0 (As Favorite: 2-7-0; As Underdog: 2-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-9-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 1-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-4 (Home: 6-4; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
40.3 (344th in nation) 44.1 (214th) 34.1 (126th) 35.8 (346th) 14.9 (142nd) 11.0 (137th)
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