The Golden Eagles haven't lost three straight games in two years and that streak won't end today. The Wildcats are way overperforming this season. Nobody expected them to be sitting at 4-1 in conference play after the start they had to this season. The Golden Eagles have owned the Wildcats in the last couple seasons as they are 4-0 SU & ATS in their last four meetings. Take the Golden Eagles to get right and win this game easy.

Villanova has revenge from losing both of last years games.Nova 9-7 ATS on the year, including 4-2 their last six games. Both teams very well balanced and both top 25 talent. The biggest difference is Villanova plays a very slow pace while Marquette wants to play fast. I think Nova controls the pace.

Shaka Smart's Marquette has conspired to lose almost as many games (five) as it did all of last season (seven)...and we're only into mid-January. Two Ls in a row as well, with the offense (and especially usually-reliable PG Tyler Kolek) misfiring badly in the Wednesday loss vs. Butler, hitting just 5 of 31 triples while Kolek endured a nightmarish 1 for 13 shooting night. Now, key rotation piece G Sean Jones has been lost with a knee injury. Still, most of the elements (including Kolek) that won the Big East last season remain in the fold. Nova's offense doesn't always work so smoothly, hitting only 41% from the floor, a flaw that is likely to be a recurring issue. Play Marquette