A Big East battle has the No. 17 Providence Friars (17-5) matching up against the No. 16 Xavier Musketeers (17-5) on Wednesday evening. This is the first showdown of the season as both teams are currently tied for first in the Big East. Providence leads the all-time series 10-9, including a three-game win streak. The Friars beat the Musketeers 99-92 in a triple overtime bout on Feb. 23, 2022.
Tip-off from Cintas Center in Cincinnati is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. The Musketeers are 4-point favorites in the latest Providence vs. Xavier odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 153.5. Before locking in any Xavier vs. Providence picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Providence vs. Xavier and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several college basketball odds and betting lines for Xavier vs. Providence:
Providence vs. Xavier spread: Musketeers -4Providence vs. Xavier over/under: 153.5 points Providence vs. Xavier money line: Musketeers -180, Friars +152PROV: The Friars are 6-1 ATS in their last seven road gamesXAV: The Musketeers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning straight-up recordProvidence vs. Xavier picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Providence can cover
Sophomore forward Bryce Hopkins has a massive frame with good strength. Hopkins plays above the rim and is a superb rebounder. The Illinois native is fourth in the Big East in points (16.4) and second in rebounds…
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