Xavier takes to the basketball court against Providence on Wednesday, hoping to send the Friars to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Dunkin Donuts Center.
Xavier Musketeers vs Providence Friars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Providence Friars battles the Xavier Musketeers, currently sitting with a 18-7 mark (11-13 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 11-14-1 for the Providence Friars and 13-11 for the Xavier Musketeers.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 99-rated Xavier Musketeers taking on the No. 199-rated Providence Friars in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Providence's No. 210-ranked scoring average of 69.81 PPG, against a Xavier Musketeers defense rated No. 97 and allowing 70.12 PPG. The Providence Friars FG% has averaged 44.48% to date this season, less than the Xavier Musketeers shooters have managed so far (45.09% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Xavier got 23 points and 23 rebounds from Rashid Gaston in a losing cause in their 73-57 loss to Villanova on Saturday.
Providence got 15 points from Alpha Diallo en route to a 71-65 victory over Butler on Saturday at Dunkin Donuts Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Xavier at Marquette, Saturday, February 18th
Providence at Creighton, Wednesday, February 22nd