Connecticut at Marquette

Everyone is gunning for the two-time defending champs. Connecticut is on a 3-3 SU, 1-5 ATS run struggling at defending the 3-pointer (.371). Third-leading scorer Liam McNeeley (13.6 ppg, 5.8 rpg) has been out since January 1st with an ankle injury. They've lost two of their last three on the road and are on a 2-8 spread run overall. Marquette is 9-1 in the Big East, ranked third in scoring and second in points given up (67 per game). They're also second in turnover margin and assist-to-turnover ratio. Marquette is on a 3-0 SU/ATS run and has won nine of 10, making this a tough spot and matchup for the visitors. Play Marquette.