Colorado vs. Marquette odds: Win probability, final score prediction in NCAA Tournament
No. 2 seed Marquette will square off against No. 10 seed Colorado on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament’s Round of 32. The Golden Eagles are flying high after defeating Western Kentucky in comfortable 87-69 fashion on Friday.
Only adding to Marquette’s momentum, All-American guard Tyler Kolek returned for the Big Dance after missing over three weeks due to injury. He proved pivotal in his first game back, tallying 19 points, 11 assists and six rebounds in Marquette’s triumph.
The Golden Eagles aren’t the only team reaching their peak in March. Colorado’s offense was imposing in the Buffaloes upset 102-100 win over Florida on Friday. All five of Colorado’s starter scored double figures in the nail-biting battle.
Odds for Colorado vs. Marquette
Las Vegas evidently expects another heart-racing game ahead for Colorado. Marquette is currently a 3.5-point favorite against the Buffaloes, according to FanDuel. Further, the site listed the money line for Marquette at -178 while Colorado sits at +146. The point total over/under currently sits at 146.5.
Colorado is averaging 79.3 points per game this season, ranking in the top 50 in the country. Marquette trails closely behind, averaging 78.3 points per contest. Both teams boast at least four regular double-digit scorers.
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Final score predictions for Colorado vs. Marquette
KenPom Predicted final score: Marquette 76, Colorado 74
KenPom Win probability (for Marquette): 56%
KenPom is a predictive system for college basketball. It’s designed to show how strong a team is at a given time, without taking factors like injuries into account. For this game between Marquette and Colorado, KenPom agrees with Vegas, projecting the Golden Eagles to narrowly escape with a victory.
How to watch Colorado vs. Marquette
Time: Sunday, March 24, 2024 at TBA
Channel: TBA, Prime Video (streaming)
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Indianapolis, IN
Marquette and Colorado will go head-to-head on Sunday. The winner will advance to the Sweet 16 while the loser’s season will come to an end. The game will take place in the Gainbridge Fieldhouse located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
For fans outside of the area, the game will be broadcast on a to-be-determined network. Additionally, fans can tune into the highly-anticipated matchup on Prime Video.