Marquette vs Western Kentucky odds for March Madness game: spread, moneyline, point total
As far as games of chance go, No. 2 Marquette is a heavy favorite to advance in the NCAA Tournament when the Golden Eagles face No. 15 Western Kentucky at 1 p.m. Friday in Indianapolis on TBS.
However, oddsmakers appear to be factoring Tyler Kolek's injured oblique into the the point spread. Of the four teams seeded No. 2, Marquette (25-9) has the lowest point spread, currently at 14.5. Second-seeded Arizona was a 21-point favorite Thursday afternoon and didn't cover.
Western Kentucky (22-11) has also covered the spread eight of 11 times this season as an underdog, while Marquette is 16-9 against the spread as a favorite.
In two tournament games last year, Marquette was 1-1 against the spread. It covered easily against No. 15 seed Vermont and lost to 7 seed Michigan State.
Here's a rundown of the odds for Friday's game:
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday
What's the spread for the Marquette vs. Western Kentucky game?
Marquette is a 14.5-point favorite over Western Kentucky.
What's the over/under point total for the Marquette vs. Western Kentucky game?
The over/under point total is 158.5 points.
Marquette averages 78.3 points per game and allows 69.7. Western Kentucky averages 80.6 points per game and averages 74.1.
What's the moneyline for the Marquette vs. Western Kentucky game?
Marquette is -1400 on the moneyline (you win $100 on a $1,400 bet), while Western Kentucky is +800 (a $100 bet gets you $800).
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