Xavier vs TCU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 5

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  • Xavier is a -1.5 point favorite vs TCU
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Xavier / TCU TV channel: ESPN+

The Xavier Musketeers visit Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena to take on the TCU Horned Frogs on Dec. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Fort Worth, TX.

Xavier is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

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

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Xavier vs. TCU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Xavier-1.5 -105O 145.5 -115-125
TCU +1.5 -115U 145.5 -105+105

Xavier vs TCU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Xavier will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Xavier vs TCU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Xavier will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Xavier has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+6.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.04 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • TCU has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.05 Units / 25% ROI)
  • TCU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • TCU has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)

Xavier Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Xavier has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.6% ROI).

  • 8-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +8 Units / 3.36% ROI
  • 1-7 when betting the Over for -6.75 Units / -76.27% ROI
  • 7-1 when betting the Under for +5.9 Units / 67.43% ROI

TCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

TCU has a 1-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.65 Units / -73.38% ROI).

  • 4-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.15 Units / -0.39% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% 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

TCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

TCU had 27 turnovers in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

TCU averaged 1.5 turnovers per game (27 turnovers/18 games) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.7

TCU shot 23% (13/56) on mid-range shots last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36%

TCU made 1.3 three-pointers per game in possessions with two passes or less last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 2.9

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

TCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

TCU allowed an average of 0.52 points per shot (12 points/23 shots) on right corner attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.09

TCU allowed opponents to shoot 17% (4/23) on right corner attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36%

TCU allowed opponents to shoot 47% on catch and shoot opportunities (23/49) on left wing attempts last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

TCU forced 9.0 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/32 games) last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.1


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