A Big East blockbuster is set for Wednesday night when the Xavier Musketeers (21-8, 13-5 in Big East) visit the Providence Friars (21-8, 13-5). According to Jerry Palm’s latest Bracketology, Xavier is the fourth seed in the West region and Providence is the eighth seed in the West. Below is my college basketball best bet for Xavier vs Providence.
Xavier vs Providence Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Providence -2.5 |
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This game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Why Bet Providence -2.5
✅ Providence is 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games played.
✅ The Friars are 17-0 in their last 17 home games.
✅ Xavier is 0-6 ATS in their last six games against Providence.
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Xavier Musketeers
Providence Friars
Team Stats Per Game
Advanced Game Stats
Offense/Defense
| XAV | Advanced Game Stats | PROV |
|---|---|---|
| 69.2 | Pace | 64.6 |
| 121.6 | Off.Rate | 82.9 |
| .355 | FTr | .335 |
| .416 | 3PAr | .331 |
| .615 | TS% | .425 |
| 53.9 | TRB% | 40.1 |
| 77.3 | AST% | 34.0 |
| 14.4 | STL% | 12.1 |
| 9.7 | BLK% | 6.4 |
| .572 | eFG% | .386 |
| 12.3 | TOV% | 14.2 |
| 27.9 | ORB% | 21.1 |
| .294 | TF/FGA | .213 |
Defense/Offense
| XAV | Advanced Game Stats | PROV |
|---|---|---|
| 69.2 | Pace | 64.6 |
| 92.7 | Off.Rate | 108.9 |
| .287 | FTr | .354 |
| .373 | 3PAr | .544 |
| .506 | TS% | .550 |
| 46.1 | TRB% | 59.9 |
| 57.5 | AST% | 61.0 |
| 9.2 | STL% | 8.0 |
| 14.6 | BLK% | 8.8 |
| .477 | eFG% | .535 |
| 18.1 | TOV% | 17.3 |
| 23.6 | ORB% | 38.7 |
| .197 | TF/FGA | .215 |
Betting Trends
| XAV | Betting Trends | PROV |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 75.67 | Avg Score | 80.67 |
| 64 | Avg Opp Score | 75.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 72.33 | Avg Score | 84.33 |
| 66 | Avg Opp Score | 73.33 |
| XAV | Betting Trends | PROV |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 72.4 | Avg Score | 80.8 |
| 66 | Avg Opp Score | 77.2 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
| 73.2 | Avg Score | 81.4 |
| 72.2 | Avg Opp Score | 68.4 |
| XAV | Betting Trends | PROV |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 7-3-0 |
| 78.7 | Avg Score | 78.5 |
| 72.9 | Avg Opp Score | 72 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 10-0-0 |
| 6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 8-2-0 |
| 79.2 | Avg Score | 85.8 |
| 75.9 | Avg Opp Score | 69.5 |
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Xavier Musketeers
Last time out, Xavier visited the Seton Hall Pirates and dominated in an 82-60 victory. This game was tied with 13:19 left in the first half, but it was all Xavier after that as they built a 19-point lead and never looked back. The Musketeers never let the Pirates back into the game and earned the big road win. Xavier led by as many as 29 points, never trailed by more than three, and covered the -1.5-point spread.
Souley Boum had 23 points, four rebounds, three assists, and one steal on the night. Colby Jones added 19 points, two rebounds, and one assist in the win.
Through 29 games, Xavier is scoring 81.9 points per game, shooting 49.7% from the field, and assisting on 120.2 made shots. The Musketeers are allowing 74.3 points, grabbing 37.5 rebounds, blocking 3.3 shots, and stealing the ball 6.9 times.
Providence Friars
Providence took a trip to Georgetown and comfortably won 88-68. The Friars jumped all over the Hoyas early, built a 19-point halftime lead, and were never challenged in this one. Providence led by as many as 27 points, never trialed by more than five, and covered the -6.5-point spread.
Ed Croswell had 25 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, and three blocks in the game. Devin Carter added 12 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals in the victory.
After 29 games, Providence is scoring 78.8 points per game, shooting 46.4% from the field, and assisting on 14.9 made shots. The Friars are allowing 70.1 points, grabbing 39.2 rebounds, blocking 4.8 shots, and stealing the ball 6.8 times.
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