Providence vs. Marquette Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for Monday, Jan. 19

The Big East schedule has not started well for both the Providence Friars and the Marquette Golden Eagles. Providence is 2-5 in Big East play, while Marquette is 1-7. If either of them wants to be competitive in the conference, they need to start playing better in a hurry.

The two teams will face each other on Monday night. Let's dive into the odds and my best bet for this Big East showdown.

Providence vs. Marquette Odds, Spread, and Total

Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook

Spread

Providence +1.5 (-122)
Marquette -1.5 (+100)

Moneyline

Providence -105
Marquette -114

Total

OVER 165.5 (-110)
UNDER 165.5 (-110)

Providence vs. Marquette How to Watch

Date: Monday, January 19
Game Time: 6:00 pm ET
Venue: Fiserve Forum
How to Watch (TV): FS1
Providence Record: 9-9 (2-5 in Big East)
Marquette Record: 6-13 (1-7 in Big East)

Providence vs. Marquette Betting Trends

The OVER is 4-1 in Providence's last five games
Marquette is 5-1 ATS in its last six games vs. Providence
The OVER is 13-1 in Providence's last 14 games played in January
Providence is 1-8 straight up in its last nine road games
Marquette is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games
Marquette is 1-9 straight up in its last 10 games
Marquette is 1-7 ATS in its last eight home games

Providence vs. Marquette Key Player to Watch

Jason Edwards, G - Providence Friars

Providence's offense goes through Jason Edwards. He is averaging 17.2 points per game, while also leading the team in assists with 3.3. Defensively, he leads the team in steals per game, averaging 1.1. If he brings his "A" game, Providence is a tough test for any team, but if he doesn't have his best stuff, the Friars have few other options to turn to.

Providence vs. Marquette Prediction and Pick

Instead of betting a side in this game, I'm going to look toward the total. Yes, both teams play at a fast pace, but I have concerns surrounding the shooting ability of both teams in this game. The Friars' effective field goal percentage drops 9.4% when playing on the road compared to playing on their home court. Meanwhile, the Golden Eagles are a bad shooting team no matter where they're playing, ranking 306th in effective field goal percentage.

Marquette also does a great job of forcing turnovers, ranking 75th in opponent turnovers per possession. That's a great way to slow down the scoring of the Friars, who can rack up points in a hurry when they find a rhythm.

Let's fade both offenses and bet the under in this Big East showdown.

Pick: UNDER 165.5 (-110) via FanDuel

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