Marquette vs New Mexico prediction, picks for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament
Marquette vs New Mexico prediction, picks for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament It's Marquette vs New Mexico in the 2025 NCAA Tournament first round. See our expert picks and predictions for the March Madness bracket, along with betting odds and game time.
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The 2025 NCAA Tournament is here, folks. First-round action continues on Friday with a matchup between Marquette and New Mexico in the South Region.
The Marquette Golden Eagles finished the 2024-25 season with a 23-10 record, good for fourth in the Big East. That earned them a No. 7 seed in the 2025 March Madness bracket. Their opponent, the New Mexico Lobos, finished first in the Mountain West with a 26-7 record. That earned them a No. 10 seed in the Big Dance.
Marquette ranks as the 28th-best team in the KenPom rankings, sporting the 32nd-ranked offense and 28th-ranked defense. Meanwhile, New Mexico ranks 41st overall with the 79th-ranked offense and 19th-ranked defense.
Here's how our experts see Friday's Round of 64 clash playing out. Be sure to check out USA TODAY's complete March Madness bracket predictions to see our team's picks for every game. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament bold predictions and upset picks.
Marquette vs. New Mexico picks and predictions
Jordan Mendoza: New Mexico
Paul Myerberg: New Mexico
Erick Smith: New Mexico
Eddie Timanus: New Mexico
Dan Wolken: New Mexico
Craig Meyer: New Mexico 81, Marquette 76
Ben Steele: Marquette 81, New Mexico 77
Only one of our experts believes Marquette will win this contest. Craig Meyer has New Mexico pulling off the upset, while the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Ben Steele is only backing the Lobos to cover the 4.5-point spread. Both of them have the game going over the 152.5-point total.
Marquette vs. New Mexico date, start time, how to watch
Game Day: Friday, March 21, 2025
Friday, March 21, 2025 Game Time: 7:25 p.m. ET
7:25 p.m. ET Location: Rocket Arena in Cleveland
Rocket Arena in Cleveland TV Channel: TBS
TBS Live Stream: Sling TV - Watch Now!
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Marquette vs. New Mexico odds
Odds as of Thursday, March 20 via BetMGM.
Spread: Marquette -4.5 (-105)
Marquette -4.5 (-105) Moneyline Favorite: Marquette -185
Marquette -185 Moneyline Underdog: New Mexico +150
New Mexico +150 Total: 152.5
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