The Villanova Wildcats (11-5) seek to upset the 11^th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles (11-5) on Monday, January 15, at 2:30 PM ET at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Golden Eagles are slight favorites to win in the comfort of their home, with a point spread at -5.5 (-110).

The Wildcats have gone 4-1 over their previous five encounters and are taking their chances of an upset on the road with them. Their previous battle was a 94-69 blowout over the DePaul Blue Demons, marking their second meeting with them with a similar result.

Despite their one loss in five games, they have had two wins in that stretch that were decided by two points or less. Their recent defeat was two games back, which was an 81-71 outing against the St. John’s Red Storm.

The Wildcats are putting up 74.3 points per game and are connecting on 41.8 percent of their baskets. They move the ball at a solid rate to get it in the hands of open teammates with 12.1 assists each game.

Their defenses will be put to the test here, as they allow teams to average 65.1 points a game. They also chime in with 38.0 rebounds, 2.2 blocks, and 5.8 steals a game.

The Golden Eagles have lost their momentum and need to get back on track soon. They are 2-3 in their previous five games, which includes their current two-game losing streak.

Their most recent defeat was a 69-62 outing against the Butler Bulldogs. Prior to that, they fell to the hands of the Seton Hall Pirates with a 78-75 performance.

The Golden Eagles are averaging 76.8 points per game and are making 45.2 percent of their shots. Their offensive output in assists is slightly better than the Wildcats, with 15.1 each game to find the open man.

They are allowing opponents to average 67.3 points per game, which is about on par with what the Wildcats defense averages. They also chime in with 34.1 rebounds, 2.5 blocks, and 9.3 steals a game.

MyBookie showcases their betting odds for this college basketball battle, with the Marquette Golden Eagles as 5.5-point favorites for success. If you check out market insights, it shows they have a 71.8 percent chance at winning this matchup.

The Golden Eagles understand that they cannot afford to lose another game, especially their third one in a row. They must find a way to get back to their top-five quality performances and show consistency on both ends of the floor. Their sense of urgency will be high, resulting in a potential win and covering of the spread.