Marquette’s previous game delivered a good, old-fashioned NIT score: 101-92. Defense? Who needs it? The Warriors wield the nation’s 14th most efficient offense, according to the Pomeroy Ratings and have rung up some through-the-roof totals this season. Penn State prefers a slower place but is on the road. A 2.5-point dip in the original total offers a bit of value.

Penn State should have been in the NCAA Tournament and they know it. Ohio State, who they beat three times knows it, and Marquette is about to know it. How is Marquette getting this home game anyway? PSU is almost five-points better than Marquette on a neutral court. Penn State has gone 7-1 ATS in its last eight road games. They're also 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games overall. Penn State is the play.