- Villanova is a -4.5 point favorite vs Xavier
- Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
- Villanova / Xavier TV channel: FS1
The Villanova Wildcats visit Cintas Center to take on the Xavier Musketeers on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30 pm in Cincinnati, OH.
Villanova is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The Villanova vs. Xavier Over/Under is 152.5 total points.
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Villanova vs. Xavier Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Villanova vs Xavier Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Villanova will win this college basketball game with 58.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Villanova vs Xavier Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Villanova will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Villanova Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Villanova has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games (+14.35 Units / 8% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 25 games (+10.80 Units / 11% ROI)
- Villanova have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.20 Units / 30% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.80 Units / 59% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the Team Total Over in their last 6 away games (+6.00 Units / 86% ROI)
Xavier Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Xavier has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 19 games (+12.70 Units / 61% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 25 games (+9.85 Units / 34% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.45 Units / 45% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.95 Units / 1% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+5.80 Units / 1% ROI)
Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Villanova has a 17-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+8.2 Units / 29.76% ROI).
- 20-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.35 Units / 7.58% ROI
- 15-10 when betting the Over for +4 Units / 14.55% ROI
- 10-15 when betting the Under for -6.5 Units / -23.64% ROI
Xavier Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Xavier has a 14-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.95 Units / 7.12% ROI).
- 13-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.75 Units / 0.23% ROI
- 17-6 when betting the Over for +10.4 Units / 37.82% ROI
- 6-17 when betting the Under for -12.7 Units / -46.18% ROI
Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:
Villanova shot 81% from the free throw line (408/501) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Villanova had 15.2 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Villanova has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (524 turnovers/55 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.0
Villanova has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (379 assists/ 255 TOs) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Xavier Offensive Stats & Trends:
Xavier has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (223 assists/ 117 TOs) in the second half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 1.5
Xavier has averaged 1.22 points per shot (1,944 points/1,589 shots) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.33
Xavier has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (448 assists/ 253 TOs) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Xavier has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (1,072 assists/ 577 TOs) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 1.5
Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:
Villanova allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,622 points/1,441 shots) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28
Villanova allowed 63.2 points per game (2,086 points/33 games) last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Villanova allowed opponents to shoot 41% (741/1,820) last season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Villanova has allowed 66.9 points per game (4,820 points/72 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 76.9
Xavier Defensive Stats & Trends:
Xavier has averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,380 rebounds/92 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Xavier has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (717/1,524) this season — 29th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Xavier has forced 12.0 turnovers per game (299 turnovers/25 games) this season — 5th lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 12.2
Xavier forced 11.4 turnovers per game (377 turnovers/33 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.3
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