- Villanova is a -2.5 point favorite vs Xavier
- Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
- Xavier / Villanova TV channel: FS1
The Xavier Musketeers visit Wells Fargo Center to take on the Villanova Wildcats on Feb. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Villanova is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Xavier vs. Villanova Over/Under is 141.5 total points.
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Xavier vs. Villanova Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Xavier | +2.5 -110 | O 141.5 -110 | +125 |
| Villanova | -2.5 -110 | U 141.5 -110 | -155 |
Xavier vs Villanova Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Xavier will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Xavier vs Villanova Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Villanova will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Xavier Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Xavier has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 34 games (+12.85 Units / 33% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.49 Units / 27% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+7.85 Units / 21% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+4.70 Units / 1% ROI)
Villanova Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Villanova has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+3.06 Units / 14% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 34 games (+1.60 Units / 4% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 34 games (+0.75 Units / 2% ROI)
- Villanova have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)
Xavier Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Xavier has a 13-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.95 Units / 7.74% ROI).
- 15-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.9 Units / 2.15% ROI
- 9-14 when betting the Over for -6.45 Units / -25.44% ROI
- 14-9 when betting the Under for +4.1 Units / 16.24% ROI
Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Villanova has a 11-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -9.06% ROI).
- 13-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.55 Units / -3.45% ROI
- 14-8 when betting the Over for +5.1 Units / 20% ROI
- 8-14 when betting the Under for -7.3 Units / -29.08% ROI
Xavier Offensive Stats & Trends:
Xavier is shooting 42% from three (95/227) in the second half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%
Xavier has a 38% free throw rate (501 free throw attempts/1,306 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 31%
Xavier is shooting 39% from three (218/562) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%
Xavier has made 883 free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big East Teams
Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:
Villanova is shooting 41% from three (120/292) in the first half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%
Villanova shot 81% from the free throw line (408/501) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Villanova is shooting 40% from three (224/567) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%
Villanova is shooting 41% from three (120/292) in the first half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%
Xavier Defensive Stats & Trends:
Xavier averaged 6.9 steals per game (229 steals/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Xavier has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,473 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Xavier has averaged 7.5 steals per game (172 steals/23 games) this season — 5th best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.6
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
Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 has allowed 64.7 points per game (2,652 points/41 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 76.0
Villanova allowed 62.4 points per game (1,622 points/26 games) last season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 75.6
Villanova has allowed 9.1 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.0
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