Xavier vs. Villanova: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 14

Xavier vs. Villanova: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 14

Published Jan. 14, 2025 8:27 p.m. ET
Data Skrive

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.

ADVERTISEMENT

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
Musketeers vs Wildcats Betting Information
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

Learn more about the Xavier Musketeers vs. the Villanova Wildcats game on FOX Sports!

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.
FINAL
VILL 63 ยท XAV 69
NCAA BK
SPREAD
TO WIN
TOTAL
Villanova Wildcats
VILL
Xavier Musketeers
XAV

Xavier vs. Villanova: Recent Results

Musketeers vs Wildcats Recent Games
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

Musketeers Leaders
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

Wildcats Leaders
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.

Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.

FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience
Big East
Xavier Musketeers
Villanova Wildcats
share