Eighteenth-ranked Xavier will put its undefeated 7-0 record on the line Saturday when they play host to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in college hoops action. The Musketeers have won all three of their home contests this season but are 0-3 ATS during that span.
Saturday marks the first time these teams have met since 1997 when Xavier easily won 97-60. The Hilltoppers (4-3 SU) haven't won consecutive games this season and are just 2-3 ATS.
OVER bettors have been finding success in Xavier's recent matchups, as the OVER has gone 5-2 in the Musketeer's last seven games.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Xavier Musketeers in this one found them listed as -16-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Hilltoppers was expected to move the line.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Xavier Musketeers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Xavier Musketeers sit at 7-0 (4-3 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are currently 4-3 (2-3 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Xavier is 5-2 OU, and Western Kentucky is 3-2 OU.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 131-rated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers taking on the No. 5-rated Xavier Musketeers in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Xavier has the nation's No. 68-rated offensive output, at 80.57 PPG. The visiting Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defense ranks No. 217 allowing on average 77 PPG. The Musketeers FG% has averaged 43.3% so far, less than the Xavier Hilltoppers marksmen have achieved on the year, 48.42% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Next Betting Matchups
Western Kentucky at Indiana State, Sunday, December 13th
Xavier at Wright State, Tuesday, December 8th