The Providence Friars lost big at Villanova on Tuesday, but they should be able to bounce back with a win here at home this week against Marquette. This is a statement game for the #25 ranked Friars, who still have a bit of work to do in order to earn a spot in the tournament. The home team should win by double-digits here this afternoon.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Home Cookin' - The Friars are a very solid 12-3 at home while the Golden Eagles are a putrid 1-8 on the road. The Home team has covered the spread in five of the last seven in this series.

2. Battle on the Boards - The Golden Eagles leading rebounder Juan Anderson has been bothered by a sore ankle. He played just six minutes in the loss at Butler Wednesday, failing to record any points or rebounds. He is questionable to start today.

3. X-Factor - Marquette sits dead last in the conference, and it is just 10-27-1 ATS in it's last 38 vs. Big East.

Selection: This is a play on the Providence Friars(10*)