Villanova vs Xavier Prediction 1/14/25 College Basketball Picks

The Villanova Wildcats are visiting the Xavier Musketeers on Tuesday, January 14th at the Cintas Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Villanova Wildcats vs Xavier Musketeers Prediction. We will examine:

The Xavier Musketeers’ recent form and player performance

The Villanova Wildcats’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Xavier Musketeers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Villanova Wildcats

Recent betting trends in games played between Villanova Wildcats and Xavier Musketeers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Villanova Wildcats vs Xavier Musketeers game

Xavier Musketeers Preview

The Xavier Musketeers have a 10-7 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place in the Big East. Xavier is coming off a 77-63 win over DePaul. The Musketeers are 9-8 against the spread, and 5-11-1 in over/under, while having an 8-2 home record.

Offensively, Xavier is averaging 78.9 points per game, which ranks 87th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.8 points per game (132nd). The Musketeers shoot 46.2% from the field (122nd) and 39.2% from beyond the arc, which is the 18th-best in the nation. The Musketeers shoot 79% from the free throw line (13th) and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game (231st).

Zach Freemantle leads Xavier in scoring this season, with an average of 17.4 points and a team-high 7.5 rebounds, while Ryan Conwell adds 16.1 points.

Villanova Wildcats Preview

The Villanova Wildcats have a 11-6 record this season and are sitting in 8th place in the Big East. The Wildcats are coming off a 68-80 loss to St. John’s. The Wildcats are 10-7 against the spread, and 12-5 in over/under while having a 1-3 road record.

Offensively, Villanova is averaging 78.6 points per game, which ranks 95th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.6 points per game (81st). The Wildcats shoot 48.4% from the field (41st) and 41.2% from beyond the arc, which is the 4th-best in the nation. The Wildcats shoot 79.6% from the free-throw line, which is the 8th-best in the nation, and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game (255th).

Eric Dixon leads Villanova in scoring with an average of 25.3 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Wooga Poplar adds 14.5 points and a team-high 6.6 rebounds.

Why the Xavier Musketeers will win

• Xavier has won nine of its last 10 games at Cintas Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Villanova’s last seven games.

Why the Villanova Wildcats will win

• Villanova has won nine of its last 10 night games against Xavier.
• Xavier has lost each of its last four night games against the Big East Conference.
• Villanova has won the first half in six of its last seven road games against Xavier.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last seven night games between Villanova and Xavier has produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
• Twelve of Villanova’s last 13 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.

Villanova Wildcats vs Xavier Musketeers Prediction

Villanova is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings against Xavier, and are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 meetings. Under is 7-1 in their 8 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Xavier won 56-53 at home, not covering the spread, as the game went under the point total. In this Villanova Wildcats vs Xavier Musketeers Prediction, Xavier is coming as -3 home favorites. Villanova has been playing better lately, as they are 8-2 in their last 10 games and 7-3 against the spread, while Xavier is 2-5 in their last 7 and 1-2 against the spread. I like the guests in this spot, so take the Villanova Wildcats and lay the points on the road.