Villanova is riding a three-game win streak, and their 9-3 conference record has them firmly in the mix for a high seed in the Big East tournament. With a NET ranking of 32 and a strong quad record, the Wildcats are in a great position to make a deep run in March. Marquette, on the other hand, is struggling to find consistency, with a 4-9 conference record and a NET ranking of 114. The Golden Eagles desperately need a quality win to add some substance to their tournament resume, and a win at Villanova would be a huge boost.
Marquette is 0-7 in Quad 1 games this season
CHD Scout Prediction
Marquette
66
Villanova
84
The CHD Scout prediction has Villanova winning by 17.9 points, with a 92.4% win probability, which is no surprise given the Wildcats' recent form. Villanova's home court, Finneran Pavilion, has been a fortress this season, and it will be a tough ask for Marquette to come away with a win. This game is a Quad 1 opportunity for Marquette, but a Quad 3 game for Villanova, which means the Wildcats can afford to take it easy, while the Golden Eagles need to bring their A-game.