Providence Friars vs Xavier Musketeers Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/01/2023

Game Time: 6:30 pm ET, Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Venue:  Cintas Center, Cincinnati, OH 

Where to Watch:  Fox Sports 1

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Providence +2.5, Xavier -2.5; Over/Under:  154 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Providence +2.5, Xavier -2.5; Over/Under:  154 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Providence +2.5, Xavier -2.5; Over/Under:  154 points

Providence Friars:  17-5 (9-2) (3rd place, Big East)

Xavier Musketeers:  17-5 (9-2) (1st place, Big East)

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Providence Friars:  3-2  last 5

Xavier Musketeers:  3-2  last 5

Providence is coming into this game with a 17-5 record overall and they are 5-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 9-2 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the DePaul Blue Demons, the Butler Bulldogs, and the Villanova Wildcats in their last game. Jared Bynum led the team in points in that game with 19 while Ed Croswell was next on the team with 14 points. Jared Bynum led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Bryce Hopkins led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 50% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 100% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 78.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 68.2 PPG against them. Providence has an ATS record of 14-8 this season and their O/U record is 10-12.

Xavier is coming into this game with a 17-5 record overall and they are 11-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 9-2 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Creighton Bluejays in their last game. Zach Freemantle led the team in points in that game with 18 while Colby Jones and Adam Kunkel each were next on the team with 13 points. Colby Jones and Souley Boum each led the team in assists in that game with 4 while Adam Kunkel led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 48.4% from the field, 28.6% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 83.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 75.9 PPG against them. Xavier has an ATS record of 12-9-1 this season and their O/U record is 15-6-1.

The current betting odds have Xavier listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Both of these teams are entering this game as ranked teams and both have been very good all season. Xavier is 17-5 overall and they lead the Big East with their 9-2 conference record. They have also been a really good home team all year with an 11-1 home record. Providence has also been good this year with a 17-5 record overall and they have also been really good in the Big East with a 9-2 conference record. They have even been good in their road games with a 5-3 road record this season, but Xavier is coming off a loss in their last game and they are going to be looking to bounce back here at home. Providence has been a pretty good road team this year but they still have 3 losses in 8 road games while Xavier only has 1 loss at home this season in 12 games there. Xavier is going to be looking to bounce back here on their home court as they have been one of the best teams in the Big East all year and with such a small number here at home it is worth it to take them here, The best way to place a bet here is on Xavier to cover the spread in this game.

Providence Xavier Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, February 1, 2023 (6:30 pm ET start time) is Xavier 74 Providence 69.

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Providence Friars: 30-14 ATS as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick. 10-3 ATS after a game where they covered the spread. 20-12 OVER after allowing 65 points or less 3 straight games.

Xavier Musketeers: 17-28 ATS against conference opponents. 7-13 ATS off a loss against a conference rival. 16-6 OVER after playing a game as an underdog.

Providence Friars:  Q. Berry (G) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed.

Xavier Musketeers:  None.

“It shows our guys are resilient and can compete when we’re not at our best. So, that was really good for us.” - Ed Cooley after his team’s win against Villanova in their last game.

"Playing Creighton at Creighton is not an easy task for anybody. I think they’re one of college basketball’s best teams, and certainly one of the Big East’s best teams, maybe overall, because of their defense." - Sean Miller after his team’s loss against Creighton in their last game.

J. Bynum 

D. Carter 

E. Croswell 

B. Hopkins 

N. Locke

S. Boum 

Z. Freemantle 

C. Jones 

A. Kunkel 

J. Nunge

PPG: B. Hopkins (16.4)

APG: J. Bynum (4.4)

Reb/G: B. Hopkins (9.1)

PPG: S. Boum (16.1)

APG: C. Jones (5)

Reb/G: Z. Freemantle (8.1)

Coaches:

Providence Friars: Ed Cooley (12th season)

Xavier Musketeers: Sean Miller (1st season)