Providence vs. Xavier Prediction & Odds
No. 17 Providence will take on No. 16 Xavier in a battle of top-25 rivals from the Big East. With the spread essentially a pick’em and the total sitting at 154.5 points, what’s the best bet on the board when it comes to this conference matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
663 Providence Friars (+2.5) at 664 Xavier Musketeers (-2.5); o/u 154.5
6:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Cintas Center, Cincinnati, OH
Providence vs. Xavier, Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 67% of public bettors are currently backing Xavier when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Providence Friars DFS Spin
Bryce Hopkins produced 13 points (5-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one block over 36 minutes during Sunday’s 70-65 win over Villanova. Hopkins was held under 16 points for the first time across Providence’s last five contests, as strong Villanova defense limited fouls on the mismatch forward. Even when he doesn’t boom, Hopkins gravity is pivotal to the Friars’ success. He’s among the front of the pack for Big East POTY honors.
Xavier Musketeers DFS Spin
Zach Freemantle (foot) will miss at least a month with a left foot injury, Matt Norlander of CBSSports.com reports. Freemantle is set to miss at least a month after injuring his left foot (which he had surgery on in 2021). The 6-foot-9 senior has started in 21 games this season, logging 15.2 points (58.5 percent FG), 8.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 0.9 steals on 28.6 minutes per game. Freemantle will likely target a return around the Big East Conference Championship if he is able.
Providence vs. Xavier, CBB Betting Trends
Under is 4-1 in Friars last 5 overall
Under is 4-1 in Friars last 5 road games
Over is 19-7-1 in Musketeers last 27 home games
Over is 18-7-1 in Musketeers last 26 overall
Providence vs. Xavier, CBB Prediction:
The underdog in this series is 8-3 against the spread in the last 11 meetings between these two teams. The Friars, meanwhile, have covered in 12 of their last 14 games overall, are 6-1 against the number in their last seven road games and are 19-7 at the betting window in their last 26 games coming off a win. Providence is also 35-16 against the spread in its last 51 games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: PROVIDENCE FRIARS +2.5
