Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Cintas Center Saturday as the Xavier Musketeers look to beat the odds vs the Marquette Golden Eagles in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Xavier Musketeers as -13-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs Xavier Musketeers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Xavier Musketeers sit at 20-2 (14-8 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Marquette Golden Eagles are currently 15-8 (8-14 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Xavier is 13-8-1 OU, and Marquette is 13-8-1 OU.
This game puts the Xavier Musketeers, most recently No. 45 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Marquette Golden Eagles, who rate No. 217 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Xavier's No. 32-ranked offense, averaging 80.36 PPG, against a Golden Eagles defense that ranks No. 132 at 70.74 PPG. The Musketeers field goal percentage has averaged 45.19% so far, less than the Golden Eagles marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.92% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Marquette got 17 points from Luke Fischer but lost anyway, 79-62, to Seton Hall on Wednesday at Prudential Center.
The Musketeers grabbed a 90-83 win over the Red Storm on Wednesday, behind a 16-point effort from Myles Davis at Cintas Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Marquette home to Providence, Wednesday, February 10th
Xavier at Creighton, Tuesday, February 9th