Xavier vs. Texas Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament First Four

Xavier vs. Texas Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament First Four

Updated Mar. 18, 2025 1:27 a.m. ET
Data Skrive

The Xavier Musketeers (21-11) and the Texas Longhorns (19-15) hit the court in a First Four matchup on Wednesday. A spot in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament is on the table for the winner of the game, tipping off at 9:10 p.m. ET.

NCAA BK
NCAA TOURNAMENT - FIRST FOUR
TEX
Texas Longhorns TEX
Thursday, 1:10 AM
TruTV
Texas 19-15
TEX 19-15
Xavier 21-11
XAV 21-11
Xavier Musketeers XAV
XAV
XAV -3.5 TOTAL 149.5

The Musketeers, who are favored by 3.5 points, are set to take on the Longhorns. The matchup features a point total of 149.5.

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Xavier vs. Texas Game Information & Odds

Musketeers vs Longhorns Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Musketeers -3.5 -105 -115 149.5 -110 -110 -166 +140

Xavier vs. Texas Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Texas (+3.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (149.5)
  • Prediction: Xavier 76, Texas 74

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Xavier vs. Texas Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

  • Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Musketeers 76, Longhorns 73.
  • The Musketeers have a 62.4% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
  • The Longhorns have a 41.7% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

  • Xavier has won 18 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 14 times.
  • Texas has won 16 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 17 times.
  • Xavier has an ATS record of 9-7 when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites this season.
  • When playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs this year, Texas has an ATS record of 5-3.

Key Total Facts

  • The Musketeers and their opponent have broken the 149.5-point mark 12 times this season.
  • Longhorns games have gone over 149.5 points on 17 occasions this year.
  • These teams score 156.4 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 6.9.

Key Moneyline Facts

  • Xavier has been listed as the moneyline favorite a total of 19 times this season, and it has won each of those games.
  • Texas has been underdogs in 12 games this season and won four (33.3%) of those contests.
  • Xavier has won all 15 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -166 or shorter.
  • This season, Texas has won two of its eight games when it is the underdog by at least +140 on the moneyline.
Thu 1:10 AM
TruTV
NCAA BK
SPREAD
TO WIN
TOTAL
11
Xavier Musketeers
XAV
11
Texas Longhorns
TEX

Xavier vs. Texas: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

Xavier Texas
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) 78.0 (77) 78.4 (69)
Points Allowed (Rank) 70.9 (146) 72.2 (194)
Rebounds (Rank) 6.2 (346) 9.1 (159)
3pt Made (Rank) 8.3 (107) 7.5 (194)
Assists (Rank) 16.9 (15) 13.0 (222)
Turnovers (Rank) 10.6 (129) 9.5 (35)

Xavier 2024-25 Key Players

Musketeers Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Zach Freemantle 29 17.3 7.1 2.1 1.0 0.8 1.0
Ryan Conwell 32 16.8 2.8 2.5 1.3 0.2 3.0
Dailyn Swain 32 10.5 5.4 2.6 1.5 0.6 0.1
Dayvion McKnight 32 9.6 2.6 4.3 1.4 0.2 0.6
Marcus Foster 32 7.6 4.8 2.0 1.0 0.2 1.3

Texas 2024-25 Key Players

Longhorns Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Tre Johnson 32 19.8 3.0 2.8 1.0 0.3 2.7
Arthur Kaluma 32 12.4 7.6 1.8 0.9 0.9 1.0
Jordan Pope 34 11.2 2.0 1.7 1.0 0.0 1.7
Tramon Mark 28 10.4 3.6 1.6 0.9 0.5 1.2
Kadin Shedrick 34 8.7 6.1 0.6 0.7 1.6 0.2

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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