Marquette vs Butler Picks and Prediction – 1/29/2025

Marquette vs Butler Prediction
On Tuesday, the 10th ranked Marquette Golden Eagles (17-3) face off against the Butler Bulldogs (9-11) at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.
Butler comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In a nail-biting overtime match against UConn, the Bulldogs narrowly lost 80-78, despite a stellar performance from Jahmyl Telfort, who racked up 25 points. This season, Telfort has been a standout player for Butler, leading the team in scoring with an average of 15.8 points per game. Close behind him is Pierre Brooks II, who is the team's second-highest scorer, averaging 15.2 points per game. When it comes to rebounding, Andre Screen is the team's leader, pulling down an average of 5.9 rebounds per game. Telfort also tops the team in assists, contributing an average of 3.4 per game. Recently, the Bulldogs have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 78.2 points in their past five outings. They are eager to break their current losing streak and avoid suffering their eighth loss in conference play. On average, Butler's offensive efforts yield 73.2 points per game this season.
Marquette enters this game on a two-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games. In an impressive 87-74 triumph over Villanova, Stevie Mitchell stood out for the Marquette Golden Eagles by scoring 21 points. So far this season, Kam Jones has been the team's top scorer, maintaining an average of 19 points per game. Following him is David Joplin, who ranks as the second-highest scorer on the team with an average of 14.6 points per game. Joplin also excels in rebounding, leading Marquette with an average of 5.3 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Kam Jones showcases his playmaking abilities by leading the team in assists, averaging 6.5 assists per game. Over their last five contests, Marquette has consistently scored, averaging 75.8 points per game. They are aiming to extend their winning streak to three games and secure their ninth victory in conference play. On average, the Golden Eagles accumulate 79.3 points per game over the season.
Marquette vs Butler Pick Analysis
Marquette is ranked 10th in the most recent AP Poll and aims to climb higher with another win, focusing on an away game against Butler. Meanwhile, Butler has a decent track record at their home court, securing victories in seven out of twelve games. However, their performance in conference play has been less impressive, with the Bulldogs losing seven out of their last nine matchups within the conference. Give me the road team to continue their winning streak. Final Score Prediction, Marquette Golden Eagles win but fail to cover, 75-74.
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Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for Butler vs Marquette

Butler Bulldogs +8