Purdue vs. Marquette prediction: College basketball odds, picks, best bets Tuesday

Number nine Purdue visits number six Marquette in a Big East-ACC Challenge matchup Tuesday night

No. 9 Purdue plays at No. 6 Marquette in a Big East-ACC Challenge matchup Tuesday night. The Boilermakers (6-0) are coming off a 79-60 win over Butler on Friday, while the Golden Eagles (7-0) beat Southern Illinois 91-62 on Saturday.

Purdue is a 4.5-point favorite over Marquette according to DraftKings Sportsbook

The Boilermakers are 3-3 against the spread this season, while the Golden Eagles are 4-3. The over/under for the game is set at 148.5 points.

Purdue is led by senior guard Jaden Ivey, who is averaging 18.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. Ivey is a preseason All-American and one of the top players in the country.

Marquette is led by senior guard Darryl Morsell, who is averaging 14.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. Morsell is a transfer from Maryland and has been a key contributor for the Golden Eagles this season.

The Boilermakers are a slight favorite in this matchup, but the Golden Eagles are a dangerous team at home. Marquette has won its last three games by an average of 26 points, and the Golden Eagles are shooting 50.8% from the field this season.

Purdue will need to play its best game of the season to win this game. The Boilermakers will need to be efficient on offense and they will need to play tough defense against Marquette's high-powered offense.

Prediction

Purdue wins 78-73.