Xavier vs Marquette Prediction 3/11/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Xavier vs Marquette prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, March 11th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Xavier Musketeers Betting Preview

The Xavier Musketeers are 14-17 (6-14) this season after they lost to Villanova by a score of 91-78 in their last game. Xavier trailed 44-32 at halftime and they allowed 47 points in the second half in the loss. The Musketeers shot 41% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Jovan Milicevic led Xavier with 21 points and six rebounds, while Filip Borovicanin added 14 points and two assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Xavier lost to Seton Hall by a score of 77-68, but did beat Georgetown by a score of 91-84 before that. The Musketeers have scored 78.4 points per game with 34.5 rebounds and 17.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.0 points against per game this season. Tre Carroll is averaging 18.0 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, while Jovan Milicevic is averaging 12.3 points and 4.0 rebounds per game for the Musketeers. Xavier is shooting 44.3% from the field, 72.9% on free throws, and 36.7% on three pointers this season. 

Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Preview

The Marquette Golden Eagles are 12-19 (7-13) this year after they defeated UConn by a score of 68-62 in their last game. Marquette trailed 35-33 at halftime, but they held UConn to just 27 points in the second half for the win. The Golden Eagles shot 48% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 61% on free throws in the game. Nigel James Jr led Marquette with 19 points and seven assists, while Chase Ross added 14 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Marquette defeated Providence by a score of 78-56, but lost to DePaul by a score of 62-51 before that. The Golden Eagles have scored 74.8 points per game with 34.1 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.4 points against per game this season. Nigel James Jr is averaging 16.4 points and 4.8 assists per game, while Chase Ross is averaging 14.2 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Golden Eagles. Marquette is shooting 43.9% from the field, 67.3% on free throws, and 31.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Marquette Golden Eagles will win

• Xavier has lost each of its last seven night games against Conference opponents.
• Marquette has won six of its last seven games against Conference opponents at neutral venues.
• Marquette has won the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Xavier Musketeers will win

• Marquette has lost each of its last four night games against Conference opponents at Madison Square Garden.
• Xavier has won each of its last three night games at Madison Square Garden against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Marquette’s last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Nine of Xavier’s last 10 Conference Tournament night games at Madison Square Garden have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Xavier ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.77).
• Xavier ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (63.5).

Xavier vs Marquette Prediction 

Marquette comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, including an upset win over UConn last time out. The Golden Eagles are shooting 44% from the field and they have allowed 62 points or fewer in three straight. Xavier has lost four of their last five games and they have allowed 84+ points in three of their last four. Neither team has been very good this season, but Marquette is playing their best basketball of the year. Take the Golden Eagles here.

David Racey's Pick: Marquette -4.5