March Madness: Marquette-Missouri Lines Preview

The Marquette Golden Eagles and the Missouri Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Taco Bell Arena in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
No. 6 Marquette got 26 points from Lazar Hayward on Friday afternoon as they beat No. 11 Utah State 58-55 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Golden Eagles failed to cover the 6-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total (140.5).
Leo Lyons went for a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds, leading Missouri to a 78-59 pounding of Cornell in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Missouri covered the 13-point spread, but the 137 points fell UNDER the posted total of 147.
DeMarre Carroll and Kim English chipped in with 13 points apiece in that win.
Team records:
Marquette: 25-9 SU, 14-14-1 ATS
Missouri: 29-6 SU, 18-9-1 ATS
Marquette most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Missouri most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Marquette is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
Marquette is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Missouri is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games

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