Press Release: Marquette Golden Eagles Take on New Mexico Lobos in 2025 NCAA Tournament Opener
Cleveland, OH – The Marquette Golden Eagles (23-10) are gearing up for an electrifying first-round clash against the New Mexico Lobos (26-7) in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, set to tip off on Friday, March 21, at 7:25 PM EST at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Marquette, seeded No. 7 in the South Region, boasts a solid offensive average of 74.1 points per game, led by standout Kam Jones, who scores 19.3 points on an impressive 48.5% shooting.
Competing as the No. 10 seed, New Mexico clinched an at-large bid after a tough loss to Boise State in the Mountain West Conference Semifinals. The Lobos are known for their high-octane offense, leading the nation with an average of 81.2 points per game, with Donovan Dent providing considerable firepower at 20.6 points per game.
The winner of this matchup will advance to face the victor of the Bryant vs. Michigan State game. Betting odds currently favor the Golden Eagles, with a moneyline of -185 against New Mexico’s +150. The spread is set at Marquette -4.5, while the total points line is at 152.5.
In terms of performance trends, New Mexico is 2-7 against the spread in their last nine games, although they remain 6-3 on the moneyline. Conversely, Marquette has struggled with a 1-3 record in their last four games.
As fans prepare for what promises to be an exciting showdown, NBC Sports Bet advises a focus on Marquette’s moneyline and leans towards playing the game total under 152.5. For those looking to stay updated, the latest player news and betting insights will be available via NBCSports.com.
Make sure to catch all the action and cheer on your favorite team in this critical matchup as NCAA March Madness kicks off!
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