I'm going to fade the line move here. Marquette isn't getting enough respect from the marketplace while Murray State is getting too much. The Racers have Ja Morant and little else.

Marquette has its own superstar, Markus Howard, and a far superior supporting case. Howard has been dealing with a wrist injury, but is fine.

The Golden Eagles get check marks across the board against Murray State - better defense, stronger rebounding team and superior from the foul line.