The 15th-seeded Vermont Catamounts (23-10) and No. 2 Marquette Golden Eagles (28-6) meet in an NCAA Tournament first-round game Friday. Tip time in the East Region tussle at Nationwide Arena in Columbus is slated for 2:45 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Vermont vs. Marquette odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Vermont swept the America East Conference regular-season and tournament titles. A solid midrange and 3-point shooting team, the Catamounts have logged a 51.3% mark from the floor in winning each of their last 15 games.
Marquette swept the Big East regular -season and tournament titles. The Golden Eagles are the No. 4 team in the nation, and that position has been solidified by MU going 14-1 against a tough slate since Jan. 18.
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