Xavier at Villanova odds, picks and predictions
The Xavier Musketeers (7-6, 1-1 Big East) visit the Villanova Wildcats (9-4, 2-0) on Wednesday night. Tip from Finneran Pavilion is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Xavier vs. Villanova odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Xavier last played on Dec. 23 when it beat the Seton Hall Pirates 74-54 to cover as a 4-point home favorite. G Quincy Olivari led all scorers with 29 points while F Abou Ousmane (16, 10 rebounds) and G Dayvion McKnight (15, 10 assists) were the other Xavier players in double figures. The Musketeers shot 44.3% from the field in the win.
Villanova also has not played since Dec. 23 and is on a 3-game winning streak after dismantling the DePaul Blue Demons 84-48 to cover as an 11-point road favorite. G Hakim Hart scored a game-high 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting. The Wildcats shot 53.6% from the field in the win.
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Xavier at Villanova odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:33 a.m. ET,
- Moneyline (ML): Xavier +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Villanova -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Xavier +8.5 (-110) | Villanova -8.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Xavier at Villanova picks and predictions
Prediction
Villanova 71, Xavier 65
Moneyline
PASS.
At -400 there is no value on a Villanova squad that is 4-1 at home to beat a Xavier team that has yet to win a game on the road.
Against the spread
LEAN XAVIER +8.5 (-110).
Villanova has only covered the spread in 1 of its last 3 home games and only 1 of its last 3 games as an 8-point-or-more favorite. Xavier is 1-1 ATS on the road this season and 3-1 ATS as an underdog. It has covered the spread in 3 of its last 4 games. While the Musketeers are outmatched overall, their defense will keep them in this game.
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Over/Under
BET UNDER 140.5 (-105).
Xavier has a 7-5 Under record this season while Villanova has a 5-8 Under record. Xavier has hit the Under in 3-straight games and has held opponents under 66 in 3 of its last 6 games. Villanova has hit the Under in 5 consecutive games and has held its opponents under 72 points in each of the 5.
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