Xavier vs Cincinnati Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 14

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  • Cincinnati is a -7.5 point favorite vs Xavier
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Xavier / Cincinnati TV channel: ESPN+

The Xavier Musketeers visit Fifth Third Arena to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats on Dec. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Cincinnati, OH.

Cincinnati is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (+100).

The Xavier vs. Cincinnati Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Xavier vs. Cincinnati Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Xavier+7.5 -120O 145.5 -110+240
Cincinnati -7.5 +100U 145.5 -110-300

Xavier vs Cincinnati Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Cincinnati will win this college basketball game with 79.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Xavier vs Cincinnati Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Cincinnati will cover the spread with 55.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Xavier has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.40 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+6.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.90 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+5.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.55 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+0.25 Units / 0% ROI)

Xavier Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Xavier has a 5-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -4.59% ROI).

  • 9-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.9 Units / 1.8% ROI
  • 2-8 when betting the Over for -6.85 Units / -61.99% ROI
  • 8-2 when betting the Under for +5.8 Units / 52.97% ROI

Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cincinnati has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 7-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.25 Units / 1.02% ROI
  • 2-6 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 6-2 when betting the Under for +3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI

Xavier Offensive Stats & Trends:

Xavier averaged 16.3 assists per game (537 assists/33 games) last season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Xavier averaged 32% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (658 free throw attempts/2,046 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 30%

Xavier had an eFG% of 49% last season — tied for 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

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

Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/35 games) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Cincinnati had 16.8 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 19.6

Cincinnati averaged 27% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (588 free throw attempts/2,206 field goal attempts) last season — 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Cincinnati averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/35 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.2

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 averaged 6.9 steals per game (229 steals/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Xavier stole the ball 229 times last season — 4th most among Big East Teams

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

Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (923 rebounds/35 games) last season — 4th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.7

Cincinnati stole the ball 235 times last season — 5th most among Big 12 Teams

Cincinnati averaged 6.7 steals per game (235 steals/35 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Cincinnati forced 12.2 turnovers per game (426 turnovers/35 games) last season — 5th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.6


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