Marquette vs Butler Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Marquette vs Butler
The Marquette Golden Eagles square off against the Butler Bulldogs, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Friday, January 23.
Wagering on the totals provides lots of value at -110. The line is set at 160.5 and we’d be surprised if Marquette and Butler’ combined points total exceeds that amount.
Marquette Golden Eagles previous game saw them claim a 105-104 (OT) home win over Providence Friars.
Butler Bulldogs won their last game, beating DePaul Blue Demons at home. It was a 87-80 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The scoreline was 78-69 in favor of Marquette when they last played Butler. Marquette have three straight victories against Butler. They’ve also claimed 8 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Butler
|
16-16 | 2540 | 2481 | 59 | 13-8 | 3-8 | 1L |
Marquette
|
12-20 | 2405 | 2425 | -20 | 10-9 | 2-11 | 1L |
Marquette vs Butler Prediction & Picks
We’ve broken down Marquette vs Butler from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.
Game Prediction
Under 160.5 points could be on the money for this college game. Our pick is based on a low-scoring contest and the odds of -110 looks like a value bet.
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Key Marquette vs Butler stats:
Under 160.5 Probability
The best betting sites suggest there’s a 52.4% chance of our pick delivering a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.
If you’re wanting to wager Under on the Totals, then you can aim for bigger odds. In order to do this, you simply move the line to where you feel a winning return can still be found.
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Player Prop Picks
Drayton Jones (Butler) is available at -118 to record Under 7.5 points. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points as the line looks high enough.
Nigel James Jr. (Marquette) is available at -100 to rack up Over 5.5 assists. He looks capable of covering the line and that leads us to taking this Player Assists bet.
Latest Nigel James Jr. Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Under 159.5, Butler -6.5 on the spread and Drayton Jones (Butler) to score Under 7.5 points.
The same game parlay option is awesome for bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same basketball game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
73
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84
Butler
If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. the Bulldogs to claim a 84-73 victory is on offer at huge betting odds.
Marquette vs Butler Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Butler are -286 favorites to win and that means a 74% chance of landing a victory. Marquette are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +225.
The spread is currently 6.5, with the total points line at 160.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you fancy Under 160.5, then the odds are -104.
The top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.
Nigel James Jr. is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -116 that he goes Over 18.5 points and -111 when it comes to Under.
For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, college basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.
- NCAAB: 29/01 2025 Marquette 78 Butler 69
- NCAAB: 19/12 2024 Butler 70 Marquette 80
- NCAAB: 14/02 2024 Marquette 78 Butler 72
- NCAAB: 11/01 2024 Butler 69 Marquette 62
- NCAAB: 01/03 2023 Marquette 72 Butler 56
- NCAAB: 04/02 2023 Butler 52 Marquette 60
- NCAAB: 26/02 2022 Butler 56 Marquette 64
- NCAAB: 12/02 2022 Marquette 79 Butler 85
- NCAAB: 18/02 2021 Marquette 73 Butler 57
- NCAAB: 02/02 2021 Butler 67 Marquette 70
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Marquette Stats
Butler Stats
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 151.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 160.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
- Over 160.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.80 pts and allowed 81.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.30 pts and allowed 84.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 158.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 158.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 160.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 160.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.60 pts and allowed 79.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.50 pts and allowed 75.60 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big East | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UConn
|
29-5 | 2635 | 2214 | 421 | 18-2 | 11-3 | 1L |
St. John's
|
28-6 | 2773 | 2379 | 394 | 18-3 | 10-3 | 6W |
Villanova
|
24-8 | 2469 | 2265 | 204 | 15-4 | 9-4 | 1L |
Seton Hall
|
21-12 | 2321 | 2156 | 165 | 13-5 | 8-7 | 1L |
DePaul
|
16-16 | 2248 | 2226 | 22 | 12-9 | 4-7 | 3L |
|
Butler
|
16-16 | 2540 | 2481 | 59 | 13-8 | 3-8 | 1L |
Georgetown
|
16-18 | 2503 | 2479 | 24 | 10-8 | 6-10 | 1L |
Creighton
|
15-17 | 2404 | 2401 | 3 | 11-6 | 4-11 | 1L |
Providence
|
15-18 | 2815 | 2772 | 43 | 10-7 | 5-11 | 1L |
Xavier
|
15-18 | 2586 | 2661 | -75 | 13-7 | 2-11 | 1L |
|
Marquette
|
12-20 | 2405 | 2425 | -20 | 10-9 | 2-11 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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