Cincinnati vs. Xavier: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 14

Updated Dec. 14, 2024 3:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 22 Cincinnati Bearcats (7-1) aim to continue a five-game home win streak when they host the Xavier Musketeers (8-2) on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET.

The Bearcats head into their matchup against the Musketeers as an 8.5-point favorite. The over/under for the game is set at 146.5.

Keep reading to get the details ahead of wagering on the Cincinnati-Xavier clash.

Cincinnati vs. Xavier How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET
Where: Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Bearcats vs Musketeers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Bearcats	-8.5	-110	-120	146.5	-110	-120	-395	+310

Cincinnati vs. Xavier Prediction

Pick ATS: Xavier (+8.5)
Pick OU: Under (146.5)
Prediction: Cincinnati 76, Xavier 68

Learn more about the Cincinnati Bearcats vs. the Xavier Musketeers game on FOX Sports!

Cincinnati vs. Xavier Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Bearcats 78, Musketeers 69.
The Bearcats have a 79.8% chance to win this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Musketeers have a 24.4% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Cincinnati has put together a 4-4-0 ATS record so far this year.
Xavier has covered four times in 10 matchups with a spread this year.
Cincinnati is 3-3 ATS this season when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

The Bearcats and their opponent have combined to score more than 146.5 points only two times this season.
So far this year, five Musketeers games have featured over 146.5 points scored.
The Bearcats and Musketeers average 163.1 points per game combined, which is 16.6 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Cincinnati has won 87.5% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (7-1).
Xavier has lost both games it has played as underdogs this season.
Cincinnati has won all six games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -395 or shorter.
Xavier has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +310.

Cincinnati vs. Xavier: Recent Results

Bearcats vs Musketeers Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
12/9/2023	Musketeers	-1	153.5	-112	-108	84-79 XAV

Cincinnati vs. Xavier: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Cincinnati	Xavier
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	82.0 (60)	81.1 (76)
Points Allowed (Rank)	58.9 (9)	66.7 (77)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.9 (76)	7.2 (317)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.4 (66)	9.1 (81)
Assists (Rank)	17.9 (20)	18.9 (14)
Turnovers (Rank)	8.9 (9)	11.0 (123)

Cincinnati 2024-25 Key Players

Bearcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Simas Lukosius	8	16.3	3.3	3.6	0.9	0.1	3.5
Jizzle James	8	13.6	3.9	5.1	1.3	0.4	1.3
Dillon Mitchell	8	11.9	7.1	1.8	1.5	0.4	0.4
Dan Skillings Jr.	2	9.5	7.0	3.5	1.0	1.0	0.5
Aziz Bandaogo	8	9.1	5.4	1.1	0.6	2.1	0.0

Xavier 2024-25 Key Players

Musketeers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Zach Freemantle	10	16.8	7.8	2.4	1.3	0.9	0.7
Ryan Conwell	10	16.4	2.4	2.5	1.5	0.3	3.6
Dayvion McKnight	10	11.1	2.6	4.3	1.4	0.2	1.1
Dailyn Swain	10	8.5	5.1	2.7	1.9	0.7	0.1
Marcus Foster	10	7.8	4.5	2.7	0.8	0.1	1.2