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Marquette Golden Eagles vs Georgetown Hoyas Betting Preview
Marquette opens Big East play at home looking to reset after a rough shooting night at Purdue. The Golden Eagles sit at 5-6 and have dropped three of their last four games, with offense becoming the primary concern. You can follow line movement and updated pricing on the NCAA basketball odds page.
Georgetown enters at 7-3 after an overtime win over Saint Peter’s. The Hoyas bounced back from a blowout loss at North Carolina, but Ed Cooley made it clear the performance was far from clean. Georgetown has shown offensive balance early, but consistency against power-conference opponents remains the question.
Marquette swept the season series last year and has had Georgetown’s number under Shaka Smart. That recent history matters as both teams look to establish footing in conference play.
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Marquette opens as a short home favorite, driven by home-court advantage and last season’s results. Totals sit in the mid-150s range, reflecting two teams that average close to 79 points per game but have shown defensive lapses.
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Matchup Breakdown
Marquette’s priority is shot quality. The Golden Eagles shot under 33 percent overall and under 26 percent from three at Purdue. Shaka Smart emphasized spacing, cutting, and process over results, but the numbers must improve. Chase Ross remains the offensive engine, while Nigel James Jr. provides secondary scoring punch.
Georgetown brings depth. Five Hoyas average double figures, led by KJ Lewis and Malik Mack. Julius Halaifonua adds interior efficiency after a career night against Saint Peter’s. The Hoyas want to play through balance and force Marquette into contested jumpers.
Rebounding is another swing factor. Marquette was outrebounded by nine last game, and Georgetown’s size could exploit that again if effort drops.
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Injuries and Conditions
Marquette
No new injuries reported.
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Georgetown
No new injuries reported.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Marquette’s shooting regression should swing positive at home, but Georgetown’s depth and scoring balance keep this close. The Golden Eagles’ recent struggles against power opponents limit spread confidence, while both teams’ scoring profiles support points.
Projected Score: Marquette 79, Georgetown 74
Best Bet: Over
Secondary Lean: Marquette ML at home
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