- Marquette is a -4.5 point favorite vs Xavier
- Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
- Marquette / Xavier TV channel: FOX
The Marquette Golden Eagles visit Cintas Center to take on the Xavier Musketeers on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Cincinnati, OH.
Marquette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The Marquette vs. Xavier Over/Under is 154.5 total points.
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Marquette vs. Xavier Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Marquette | -4.5 -110 | O 154.5 -110 | -210 |
| Xavier | +4.5 -110 | U 154.5 -110 | +170 |
Marquette vs Xavier Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Marquette will win this college basketball game with 80.0% 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 Marquette will cover the spread with 67.4% confidence for today’s game.
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Marquette Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Marquette has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 36 games (+9.30 Units / 2% ROI)
- Marquette have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 37 games (+7.65 Units / 19% ROI)
- Marquette has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 37 games (+2.87 Units / 7% ROI)
- Marquette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.45 Units / 17% ROI)
- Marquette has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 37 games (+1.40 Units / 3% ROI)
Xavier Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Xavier has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+8.80 Units / 2% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+8.50 Units / 22% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.84 Units / 10% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.70 Units / 10% ROI)
Marquette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Marquette has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI).
- 10-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.25 Units / 1.69% ROI
- 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
Xavier Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Xavier has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 11.49% ROI).
- 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.9 Units / 1.34% ROI
- 3-9 when betting the Over for -6.95 Units / -52.45% ROI
- 9-3 when betting the Under for +5.7 Units / 43.35% ROI
Marquette Offensive Stats & Trends:
Marquette has averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (108 turnovers/12 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Marquette has averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (108 turnovers/12 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Marquette had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (547 assists/ 347 TOs) last season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Marquette has averaged 4.2 turnovers per game (50 turnovers/12 games) in the second half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 5.8
Xavier Offensive Stats & Trends:
Xavier averaged 12.3 offensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Xavier is shooting 41% from three (110/270) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Xavier had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (537 assists/ 382 TOs) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Xavier is shooting 45% from three (56/125) in the second half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%
Marquette Defensive Stats & Trends:
Marquette forced 14.8 turnovers per game (517 turnovers/35 games) last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.3
Marquette has forced 16.4 turnovers per game (491 turnovers/30 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.9
Marquette forced 14.8 turnovers per game (517 turnovers/35 games) last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.3
Marquette has forced 15.1 turnovers per game (711 turnovers/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.5
Xavier Defensive Stats & Trends:
Xavier averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (881 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Xavier has averaged 7.9 steals per game (95 steals/12 games) this season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Xavier has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (326 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0
Xavier stole the ball 229 times last season — 4th most among Big East Teams
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