Butler vs Marquette: Home Court Advantage

0:00On March 1, Butler Bulldogs hosts the Marquette Golden Eagles tonight in Big East Basketball and Hinkle Fieldhouse. Tip off is at APM Eastern Time on FS1. Butler sits at 12 wins and seven losses, fresh off back-to-back victories over Seton Hall and the Paul after a rough four-game skid. Marquette, at 7 and 13, scraped by in their last game, but has dropped three straight before that, going just two and nine in their past, 11 outings. Odds from Fandall have Butler as six and a half point favorites at home, with a money line of minus 3.34. Marquette sits at plus 265, and the total points line is 116.5. Both teams lean toward the over this season, with 11 of Marquette's games and 10 of Butler's hitting that mark. Butler boasts an 11 and 8 record against the spread overall, and 6 and 5 at home, while Marquette struggles at 5 and 15 straight, up and against the spread, especially winless in six row tries this year. Marquette has dominated the rivalry lately, taking three in a row and six of the last seven,

1:03but both squads look different now. Keep an eye on Butler's senior forward. Michael Ajay, who started all 19 games, putting up 16.3 points in 11.6. Re-bounds per contest, while shooting nearly 50% from the field. Analysts see Butler extending their streak, and covering his home favorites against the road week Marquette. This matchup could solidify Butler's momentum and conference play, especially if they handle business by double digits, like in recent wins.