- Xavier (20-7) is a Xavier -4.5 point favorite vs Villanova (13-14)
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Watch the game on Fox Sports 1
The Villanova Wildcats (13-14) visit Cintas Center to take on the Xavier Musketeers (20-7) on Feb. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Cincinnati.
Xavier is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).
The Villanova vs. Xavier Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Villanova vs. Xavier Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Villanova | +4.5 -105 | O 147.5 -105 | +170 |
| Xavier | -4.5 -115 | U 147.5 -115 | -210 |
Villanova vs Xavier Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Xavier will win this game with 59.9% confidence.
Villanova vs Xavier Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Villanova will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Villanova and Xavier, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Villanova Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Villanova has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 20 away games (+9.55 Units / 44% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 24 away games (+6.20 Units / 23% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 6 away games (+5.00 Units / 74% ROI)
Xavier Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Xavier has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 17 games at home (+13.45 Units / 18% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 41 games (+12.70 Units / 28% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 16 games at home (+10.80 Units / 61% ROI)
- Xavier have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.90 Units / 15% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 games (+4.25 Units / 19% ROI)
Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Villanova has gone 9-18 against the spread this college basketball season (-10.8 Units / -36.36% ROI).
- 11-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.45 Units / -15.82% ROI
- 13-14 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI
- 14-13 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI
Xavier Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Xavier has gone 15-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+2.9 Units / 0% ROI).
- 16-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.4 Units / 6.31% ROI
- 17-9 when betting the Over for +7.1 Units / 23.91% ROI
- 9-17 when betting the Under for -9.7 Units / -32.66% ROI
Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:
Villanova is shooting 83% from the free throw line (309/372) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 72%
Villanova has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (286 turnovers/31 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Villanova has averaged 10.3 turnovers per game (617 turnovers/60 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 12.2
Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (526/640) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%
Xavier Offensive Stats & Trends:
Xavier has averaged 20.8 assists per game (478 assists/23 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 14.1
Xavier has averaged 20.8 assists per game (478 assists/23 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3
Xavier has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (478 assists/ 295 TOs) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Xavier is shooting 40% from three (167/422) this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%
Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:
Villanova has allowed 64.9 points per game (3,894 points/60 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 69.5
Villanova has allowed 62.3 points per game (1,930 points/31 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 67.6
Villanova has averaged 5.6 steals per game (124 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.1
Villanova has allowed 64.9 points per game (3,894 points/60 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 69.8
Xavier Defensive Stats & Trends:
Xavier has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (632 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Xavier has averaged 7.0 steals per game (162 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.1
Xavier has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,605 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Xavier has averaged 7.1 steals per game (270 steals/38 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.2
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