Vermont vs Marquette Odds, Lines & Picks (March 17)

No. 15 Vermont looks for a major upset against No. 2 Marquette in East region 1st round action on Friday, March 17th At least one number 15 seed has stunned a number 2 seed in each of the last two NCAA tournaments See the Vermont vs Marquette odds below, plus...

April 16, 2026 • 5:50 AM

No. 15 Vermont looks for a major upset against No. 2 Marquette in East region 1st round action on Friday, March 17th

At least one number 15 seed has stunned a number 2 seed in each of the last two NCAA tournaments

See the Vermont vs Marquette odds below, plus our prediction and best bet for this game

Is it possible that a No. 15 seed can notch a victory over a No. 2 seed for the third year in a row at March Madness? The Vermont Catamounts (23-10, 19-12-1 ATS) sure hope so as they get set for a first-round test against the Marquette Golden Eagles (28-6, 21-12-1 ATS).

Tipoff for this first round matchup in the East region is set for 2:45 pm ET on Friday, March 17th from Nationwide Arena. This game will be broadcast on CBS.

Vermont vs Marquette Odds

Team Spread Moneyline Total
Vermont Catamounts +10.5 (-117) +395 O 144.5(-117)
Marquette Golden Eagles -10.5 (-117) -704 U 144.5 (-117)

It’s not often a team riding a 15-game winning streak finds itself as double digit underdogs, but that’s exactly the case for the Vermont Catamounts in their 1st round matchup. Marquette have opened as 10.5 point favorites and haven’t fared too well against the spread when being pegged to win by 10 points or more.

In eight games where they’ve been double digit favorites, Marquette has a 3-5 ATS record, as opposed to an 11-4 ATS record when situated as single digit chalk. This is the biggest spread the Catamounts have had to deal with this campaign, but Marquette will also be their stiffest test this year.

 

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