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

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

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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.

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Xavier Musketeers 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

When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9:10 p.m. ET
Where: UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio
How to watch on TV: truTV
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

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.

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