Marquette Golden Eagles vs Butler Bulldogs 2/28/2023 Game Analysis, Picks and Tips
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 6:30 PM EST, the 10th ranked Marquette Golden Eagles will take on the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Boasting a current record of 23-6, Marquette has been performing well heading into this upcoming matchup. They have been scoring an impressive 80.8 points per game on 49.3% field goal shooting, ranking them 17th in Division 1. Additionally, the Golden Eagles have been making 70.9% of their free throw attempts and 35.4% of their long shots (256 of 724). With a total of 513 assists for the year, Marquette is also seventh in the country in passing the ball, averaging 31.7 rebounds per game.
In their previous game against DePaul, Marquette emerged victorious with a final score of 90-84. Throughout the game, the Golden Eagles maintained a solid 48.4% field goal percentage (30 of 62) and made 12 out of 28 three-point attempts. Kameron Jones scored 22 points on 7 of 12 shooting. He played 32 minutes while also grabbing 4 boards. Jones finished with a field goal percentage of 58.3% and had 1 assist.
- The total went OVER in 6 of Marquette’s last 7 games on the road against Butler.
- Marquette is 14-2 SU in their last 16 games with an opponent in the Big East Conference.
- The Golden Eagles are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games played in February.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs Butler Bulldogs 2/28/2023 Game Analysis, Picks and Tips
Butler’s 2022-2023 season has been lackluster with a 14-15 record. They have struggled with personal fouls, averaging 13.4 per game, and have only managed to make 73.3% of their free throw attempts. Their assist ranking of 231st in college basketball is a cause for concern, as is their tendency to give the ball away, with 11.9 turnovers per game. Offensively, they have scored 1,903 points this season, averaging just 65.6 per game, and have grabbed an average of 30.6 rebounds per game. The Bulldogs have also struggled with their shooting, ranking 225th in college basketball with a field goal percentage of 43.9%.
The Bulldogs still have a chance to finish the season with a winning record, but it won’t be easy with their final two games against tough opponents Marquette and Xavier. In their most recent game against DePaul, the Bulldogs narrowly secured a 59-58 victory thanks in large part to the plays of Ali Ali. Ali shot 66.7% from the field, making 6 of 9 shots, and delivered 15 points and 5 assists in his 32 minutes. He also grabbed 5 rebounds, demonstrating his all-around skills as a player.
- The total went OVER in 6 of Butler’s last 7 games at home against Marquette.
- Butler is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games against an opponent in the Big East conference.
- The Butler Bulldogs are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games played in February.
#10 Marquette Golden Eagles vs Butler Bulldogs. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Marquette Golden Eagles. Despite Butler’s notable upset victories this season, Marquette ought to easily defeat a much weaker team at home. Marquette defeated Butler by only eight points in their prior matchup on February 4. This time, it won’t be the case. The Golden Eagles are a different team now than they were three weeks ago. Marquette will win by a predicted play of ATS 72-58.
NCAAB Starting Time: 6:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Hinkle Fieldhouse
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
TV: FS1
NCAAB Odds: Marquette Golden Eagles -8
NCAAB Totals: 142
