Marquette vs. Xavier: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 21

Updated Dec. 21, 2024 10:28 a.m. ET

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Big East foes meet when the No. 9 Marquette Golden Eagles (10-2, 1-0 Big East) visit the Xavier Musketeers (8-4, 0-1 Big East) at Cintas Center, starting at 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

The Golden Eagles head into their matchup against the Musketeers as a 5.5-point favorite. The game features an over/under of 155.

Continue scrolling to get the details ahead of wagering on the Marquette-Xavier contest.

Marquette vs. Xavier How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET
Where: Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio
How to watch on TV: FOX
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Golden Eagles vs Musketeers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Golden Eagles	-5.5	-110	-110	155	-110	-120	-225	+185

Marquette vs. Xavier Prediction

Pick ATS: Xavier (+5.5)
Pick OU: Under (155)
Prediction: Marquette 77, Xavier 72

Learn more about the Marquette Golden Eagles vs. the Xavier Musketeers game on FOX Sports!

Marquette vs. Xavier Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Golden Eagles 80, Musketeers 75.
The Golden Eagles have a 69.2% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Musketeers hold a 35.1% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Marquette is 7-4-1 ATS this season.
Xavier has won six games against the spread this season, while failing to cover six times.
Marquette has covered the spread six times this season (6-2-1 ATS) when playing as at least 5.5-point favorites.
Xavier has been an underdog by 5.5 points or more two times this year, and covered the spread both times.

Key Total Facts

Golden Eagles games have finished with more than 155 points three times so far this year.
There have been three Musketeers games this year with more than 155 points scored.
These two teams score a combined average of 161.8 points per game, higher than the total for this matchup by 6.8 points.

Key Moneyline Facts

Marquette has won all nine games when listed as the moneyline favorite this season.
Xavier has been listed as the underdog four times this season and have failed to win any of those games.
Marquette has won all nine games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -225 or shorter.
Xavier has played as an underdog of +185 or more twice this season and lost both games.

Marquette Golden Eagles

MARQ

Xavier Musketeers

XAV

Marquette vs. Xavier: Recent Results

Golden Eagles vs Musketeers Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
3/9/2024	Golden Eagles	-3.5	157.5	-170	+142	86-80 MARQ
2/25/2024	Golden Eagles	-11.5	160	-650	+470	88-64 MARQ

Marquette vs. Xavier: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Marquette	Xavier
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	81.4 (63)	80.4 (81)
Points Allowed (Rank)	67.1 (79)	69.1 (126)
Rebounds (Rank)	9.7 (153)	6.8 (331)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.6 (50)	9.2 (77)
Assists (Rank)	14.8 (135)	17.6 (28)
Turnovers (Rank)	8.8 (10)	11 (131)

Marquette 2024-25 Key Players

Golden Eagles Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Kam Jones	12	20.3	4.9	6.2	1.6	0.3	1.8
David Joplin	12	14.3	5.4	1	1.2	0.9	2.2
Stevie Mitchell	12	11.6	4.2	1.3	2.3	0.2	0.8
Chase Ross	12	11.2	4.5	2.5	2.3	0.6	1.2
Ben Gold	12	8.6	3.8	1.5	0.3	0.8	1.8

Xavier 2024-25 Key Players

Musketeers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Ryan Conwell	12	17	2.8	2.2	1.4	0.3	3.5
Zach Freemantle	11	16.9	7.7	2.5	1.5	0.8	0.7
Dayvion McKnight	12	10.9	2.8	4.6	1.3	0.2	1
Marcus Foster	12	8.3	4.3	2.3	0.8	0.1	1.4
Dailyn Swain	12	8.3	4.5	2.3	1.8	0.7	0.1