#20 Marquette vs #6 St. John's Free Pick and Prediction – March 8
🏀 NCAAB Matchup! Can Marquette cover -3.5? Our AI model breaks down the stats and trends for this exciting matchup! 🎯 Pick inside!
Today, #6 St. John's face off against #20 Marquette in an NCAAB matchup at 12:00 PM EST. Bovada has Marquette as -3.5 favorites with a total of 144.5 points. Will #20 Marquette derail the surging #6 St. John's, riding a 86.7% win rate? Let’s break down the stats.
Game Details
- Matchup: #6 St. John's @ #20 Marquette
- Date/Time: March 8, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
- Venue: Marquette Home Arena
- Broadcast: TBD
Current Betting Lines (Bovada)
| Team | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 3.5 (-110) | O 144.5 |
| Marquette | -3.5 (-110) | U 144.5 |
Team Comparison and Key Stats
St. John's (Away)
- Record: 26-4-0 (86.7% ⬆️)
- Team Ranking: #16
- Team Rating: 18.3
- ATS: 17-11-2 (60.7% ⬆️)
- Over/Under: 13-17-0 (43.3% to Over)
- Away PPG: 74.4
- Away Opponents PPG: 64.5
Marquette (Home)
- Record: 22-8-0 (73.3% ⬆️)
- Team Ranking: #19
- Team Rating: 17.3
- ATS: 14-15-1 (48.3% ↘️)
- Over/Under: 11-17-2 (39.3% to Over)
- Home PPG: 80.1
- Home Opponents PPG: 63.9
Team Statistics Comparison
| Category | St. John's (Away) | Marquette (Home) |
|---|---|---|
| Season Record | 26-4-0 | 22-8-0 |
| Win Rate | 86.7% ⬆️ | 73.3% ⬆️ |
| Points Per Game | 78.4 (#59) | 76.7 (#79) |
| Offensive Efficiency | 1.067 (#110) | 1.1 (#59) |
| Defensive Efficiency | 0.894 (#2🟢) | 0.961 (#25🟢) |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.2 (#125) | 9 (#5🟢) |
| True Shooting % | 105.0% (#276) | 109.7% (#143) |
| 3-Point Shooting % | 30.2% (#337) | 32.4% (#252) |
| Opponents 3-Point % | 32.6% (#109) | 31.7% (#64) |
| Recent PPG (Last 3) | 78.7 | 74.7 |
| ATS Record | 17-11-2 | 14-15-1 |
| ATS Cover % | 60.7% ⬆️ | 48.3% ↘️ |
Betting Trends and Insights
- St. John's is 60.7% ATS in their last 10 road games.
- Marquette has gone Over in 39.3% of their last 10 home games.
Prediction and Free Pick
Prediction: Marquette’s edge at home should shine, but Marquette keeps it competitive. Our model sees value in this matchup.
Free Pick: Marquette -3.5 (-110) – ★★½☆☆
Rationale: Solid indicators from home court and efficiency drive this pick.
Model Prediction
- Projected Winner: Marquette by 7.2 points
- Current Spread: Marquette -3.5
- Pick: Marquette -3.5
- Confidence: Strong
Note: This pick shows significant value based on our model.
Conclusion
The St. John's-Marquette clash is set to deliver, and we’re backing Marquette -3.5 as our free pick. Visit onlinewagerreview.com for more analysis and premium picks, or bet now at Bovada. Share your thoughts below—happy wagering!
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