College Hoops: Xavier vs. Providence Predictions & Odds (Wednesday, Feb. 1)

Zach Freemantle #32 of the Xavier Musketeers is introduced before a college basketball game against the Georgetown Hoyas at Capital One Arena on December 16, 2022 in Washington, DC.
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We have a big game in the Big East, as Xavier will host Providence on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The game is scheduled for 6:30 pm ET while airing on FS1. Xavier enters this game as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 153.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Xavier vs. Providence predictions below.

Xavier vs. Providence Odds

  • Spread: Xavier -3.5
  • Total: 153.5

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Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, Feb. 1
  • Time: 6:30 pm ET
  • Location: Cintas Center — Cincinnati, OH
  • TV: FS1

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Xavier Betting Trends

  • Musketeers are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.
  • Over is 4-0 in Musketeers last 4 games following a straight up loss.
  • Over is 18-7-1 in Musketeers last 26 overall.

Providence Betting Trends

  • Friars are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
  • Friars are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.
  • Under is 4-1 in Friars last 5 overall.

Xavier vs. Providence Predictions

Xavier had an interesting time last week, as the Musketeers beat UConn 82-79 on the road then got flattened 84-67 at Creighton. Meanwhile, Providence picked up a 70-65 road win at Villanova over the weekend. Don’t let that fool you. The Friars haven’t been great away from home this season. They lost at Creighton and Marquette, questioning their ability to beat a high-end Big East team on the road. Xavier definitely qualifies as such.

Even though Xavier got embarrassed last time out, the Musketeers have a chance to bounce back at home. Xavier is 11-1 this season at the Cintas Center, including some big victories over UConn, Creighton, and Marquette in front of their home fans. There’s a good chance Providence is added to that list on Wednesday, so take Xavier to win by more than 3.5 points.

The Pick: Xavier -3.5 | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook