Xavier Musketeers vs Villanova Wildcats Betting Picks & Predictions
On Super Bowl Sunday, the Xavier Musketeers (14-9, 6-6 Big East) will face off against the Villanova Wildcats (13-10, 6-6 Big East) in a conference matchup. Xavier previously
Game outlook
On Super Bowl Sunday, the Xavier Musketeers (14-9, 6-6 Big East) will face off against the Villanova Wildcats (13-10, 6-6 Big East) in a conference matchup. Xavier previously defeated Villanova by six points in their earlier meeting this season. Both teams are coming off recent victories, with Xavier winning against Georgetown and Villanova defeating DePaul. The game is scheduled for 12:00 EST and will be televised on FS1. Villanova is favored to win, opening at -4 with the current line at Villanova -3.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Musketeers +130 | Wildcats -155
Spread: Musketeers +3 (-110) | Wildcats -3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 141.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Villanova will win straight-up is 61%.
Xavier Musketeers
The Xavier Musketeers are currently on the bubble for an NCAA Tournament bid, sitting in fifth place in the Big East. They are projected to be just outside the tournament according to Joe Lunardi's Bracketology. Led by players like Dailyn Swain, Zach Freemantle, and Ryan Conwell, Xavier has the potential to secure an at-large bid with some strong conference wins. Offensively, they are shooting well from the field and three-point range, but need to improve defensively by allowing fewer points and rebounds. Xavier will need to continue to improve their performance to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.