Xavier vs. Villanova: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 14
Big East opponents square off when the Xavier Musketeers (10-7, 2-4 Big East) host the Villanova Wildcats (11-6, 4-2 Big East) at Cintas Center, beginning at 6:30 PM ET on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
The Musketeers head into their game as a 3-point favorite against the Wildcats. The game's point total is set at 146.5.
Continue reading to get the download before placing bets on the Xavier-Villanova contest.
Xavier vs. Villanova How to Watch & Odds
- When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM ET
- Where: Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio
- How to watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Musketeers | -3 | -108 | -112 | 146.5 | -108 | -112 | -155 | +130 |
Xavier vs. Villanova Prediction
- Pick ATS: Villanova (+3)
- Pick OU: Over (146.5)
- Prediction: Xavier 75, Villanova 72
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Xavier vs. Villanova Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Musketeers 75, Wildcats 72.
- The Musketeers have a 60.8% chance to win this game per the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Wildcats sit with a 43.5% implied probability to come out on top.
Key Spread Facts
- Xavier has covered nine times in 17 matchups with a spread this season.
- Villanova has compiled a 10-7-0 record against the spread this year.
- When playing as at least 3-point favorites this season, Xavier has an ATS record of 6-4.
- Villanova has been an underdog by 3 points or more four times this season, and covered the spread in two of those games.
Key Total Facts
- The Musketeers and their opponent have broken the 146.5-point mark eight times this season.
- There have been eight Wildcats games this year with more than 146.5 points scored.
- These teams score 157.5 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 11.0.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Xavier has won all nine games when listed as the moneyline favorite this season.
- Villanova has been underdogs in five games this season and won two (40%) of those contests.
- Xavier has won all nine games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -155 or shorter.
- Villanova has a record of 1-3 when it is set as the underdog by +130 or more by bookmakers this season.
Xavier vs. Villanova: Recent Results
Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7/2024 | Musketeers | -3 | 148 | -166 | +140 | 56-53 XAV |
1/3/2024 | Wildcats | -8 | 142 | -400 | +300 | 66-65 VILL |
Xavier vs. Villanova: 2024-25 Stats Comparison
Xavier | Villanova | |
---|---|---|
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 78.9 (86) | 78.6 (95) |
Points Allowed (Rank) | 69.8 (129) | 67.6 (77) |
Rebounds (Rank) | 6.6 (339) | 9.2 (182) |
3pt Made (Rank) | 8.5 (115) | 10.5 (19) |
Assists (Rank) | 17.0 (34) | 13.9 (178) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 11.1 (135) | 8.9 (8) |
Xavier 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zach Freemantle | 14 | 17.4 | 7.5 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
Ryan Conwell | 17 | 16.1 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 3 |
Dayvion McKnight | 17 | 10.5 | 2.8 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
Dailyn Swain | 17 | 9.4 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
Marcus Foster | 17 | 8.4 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
Villanova 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eric Dixon | 16 | 25.3 | 4.9 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 3.4 |
Wooga Poplar | 17 | 14.5 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2 |
Jhamir Brickus | 17 | 11.2 | 2.1 | 5.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 2 |
Jordan Longino | 17 | 10 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
Tyler Perkins | 17 | 6.8 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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