In a thrilling matchup in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, the No. 10 seed Colorado Buffaloes are gearing up to take on the No. 2 seed Marquette Golden Eagles on Sunday as they aim to advance to the regional semifinals for the first time since 1969.
Colorado has been on a hot streak, securing consecutive victories in the tournament for the first time since 1955. They kicked things off by defeating Boise State in the First Four before pulling off a nail-biting 102-100 win against Florida on Friday.
Meanwhile, Marquette welcomed back senior guard Tyler Kolek after a six-game absence due to an oblique injury. Kolek played a crucial role in their 87-69 victory over Western Kentucky in the first round.
As the Golden Eagles are listed as 4.5-point favorites in the upcoming game, with an over/under set at 149 points, all eyes are on this highly anticipated matchup. SportsLine’s Projection Model, known for its accuracy in predicting college basketball outcomes, has made its predictions for the game.
While Marquette is favored to win based on recent trends, Colorado is not to be underestimated, especially after setting a program record for most points in an NCAA Tournament game in their last outing. All five starters scored in double figures, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Marquette’s top scorers, Kam Jones and Tyler Kolek, are expected to deliver strong performances once again. Kolek even matched an NCAA Tournament assist record in the previous game.
The SportsLine model is leaning towards the over on the total points scored and provides valuable insights on which team to pick for the spread in the Marquette vs. Colorado showdown. With both teams hungry for a spot in the regional semifinals, fans can expect a thrilling and intense battle on the court. Stay tuned to see if the Buffaloes can continue their surprising run or if the Golden Eagles will assert their dominance.
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