Marquette vs Xavier Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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  • Marquette (17-12) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Xavier (15-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
  • Marquette / Xavier TV channel: FOX

The Marquette Golden Eagles (17-12) visit Cintas Center to take on the Xavier Musketeers (15-15) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Cincinnati, OH.

Marquette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (+100).

The Marquette vs. Xavier Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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Marquette vs. Xavier Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Marquette-3.5 +100O 157.5 -110-160
Xavier +3.5 -120U 157.5 -110+135

Marquette vs Xavier Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Marquette will win this college basketball game with 57.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Marquette vs Xavier Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Xavier will cover the spread with 57.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Marquette has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.85 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Marquette have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 35 games (+4.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 29 games (+3.60 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 away games (+2.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.90 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 22 games at home (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)

Marquette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marquette has a 17-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.85 Units / 11.68% ROI).

  • 16-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.6 Units / 0.63% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Over for -7.8 Units / -23.6% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Under for +4.85 Units / 14.72% ROI

Xavier Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Xavier has a 15-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -1.21% ROI).

  • 15-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.4 Units / -13.02% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.21% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.45 Units / -7.44% ROI

Marquette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (983 assists/ 614 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (983 assists/ 614 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.2

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (360 assists/ 228 TOs) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marquette has 16.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 19.9

Xavier Offensive Stats & Trends:

Xavier has averaged 18.1 assists per game (1,105 assists/61 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Xavier has 765 assists at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big East Teams

Xavier has averaged 18.1 assists per game (1,105 assists/61 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 14.1

Xavier has averaged 40.9 points per game (2,496 points/61 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 38.5

Marquette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has forced 15.8 turnovers per game (917 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Marquette has averaged 9.5 steals per game (350 steals/37 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Marquette has forced 16.6 turnovers per game (613 turnovers/37 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Marquette has forced 14.5 turnovers per game (304 turnovers/21 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.4

Xavier Defensive Stats & Trends:

Xavier has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (660 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Xavier has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,685 rebounds/61 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Xavier has averaged 7.0 steals per game (167 steals/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Xavier has averaged 6.6 steals per game (403 steals/61 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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