Marquette vs. Butler: Starters, odds and prediction for Big East opener at Fiserv Forum

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The Marquette men’s basketball team tips off the Big East season on Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum.

The Golden Eagles (9-2) are ranked ninth in both major college basketball polls and are coming off a loss against. The Bulldogs (7-4) have lost three straight, including against Wisconsin on Saturday.

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Marquette’s probable starters

Guards: Kam Jones, Stevie Mitchell, Chase Ross

Forwards: Ben Gold and David Joplin

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Butler’s probable starters

Guards: Pierre Brooks, Finley Bizjack

Forwards: Jahmyl Telfort, Patrick McCaffery

Center: Andre Screen

Marquette vs Butler odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday  

ODDS: Marquette by 14.5

O/U: 148.5

Marquette-Butler prediction

The Golden Eagles have a golden opportunity to take the Big East crown in with seemingly not a lot of top-line competition, and it starts against Butler. The Bulldogs will want to pump the brakes on the pace, so MU will want to up the pressure and continue to force turnovers. Thad Matta will be scheming ways to slow down Kam Jones, so this could be a breakout game for another player. Zaide Lowery perhaps?

Prediction: Marquette 78, Butler 65

What channel is Marquette vs Butler on tonight?

TV: FS1

Stream: You can stream the game on the Fox Sports app through your television carrier Also, FUBO has a free trial for new subscribers.

Announcers: Jeff Levering (play-by-play) and LaPhonso Ellis (analyst) will call the game.

Next five games on Marquette’s schedule

Dec. 21: at Xavier, 11 a.m.

Dec. 31: at Providence, 5 p.m.

Jan. 3: Creighton, 8 p.m.

Jan. 7: Georgetown, 7 p.m.

Jan. 14: at DePaul, 6 p.m.

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