Marquette vs Xavier Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Danny Lewis, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Mar 13, 19:40 | 4 min read

Marquette Golden Eagles

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Xavier Musketeers

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Xavier to Make it a Close Contest

We wouldn’t be surprised to see Xavier win and it makes sense to take +2.5 on the spread at 1.91 when they go up against Marquette.

7 Marquette Victories in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Marquette Golden Eagles were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to St. John's Red Storm by a 86-84 (OT) scoreline.

Xavier Musketeers last game saw them claim a 76-68 home win over Providence Friars.

Xavier had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 59-57 win over Marquette. It’s been seven Marquette wins in the past 10 games beween these teams.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Marquette 23-10 2537 2262 275 14-3 9-7 1L
Xavier 21-11 2497 2268 229 15-3 6-8 1L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our college basketball handicappers have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Marquette vs Xavier stats:

  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Xavier in all of their last 5 games.
  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Xavier in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Xavier in 7 consecutive games.
  • The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Marquette in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Marquette in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Marquette in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Marquette in 2 consecutive games against Xavier.

Marquette vs Xavier Prediction

Our pick is that Xavier will be able to cover the spread in this college contest, with +2.5 looking favorable for our bet. Take the 1.91 that is currently available.

There’s the chance to sell points and that means moving the line until you’re happy with the wager. It means a riskier bet but a bigger return on the odds available.

Xavier +2.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Player Props

David Joplin Under 5.5 Rebounds 1.86 bet365 logo

David Joplin (Marquette) can be backed to record Under 5.5 rebounds at 1.86. We can’t pass up the chance to back Unders considering the Player Rebounds line that is on offer.

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Chase Ross Over 3.5 Rebounds 1.54 bet365 logo

Chase Ross (Marquette) can be wagered to have Over 3.5 rebounds at 1.54. We think that he can perform well and we’ll bet on him to cover the Player Rebounds total.

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Marquette vs Xavier Bet Builder Tips

Spread Xavier +2.5
Totals Under 144.5
Player Rebounds David Joplin Under 5.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Xavier +2.5 on the spread, along with Under 144.5 and David Joplin (Marquette) to get Under 5.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Marquette Marquette logo 69 - 72 Xavier logo Xavier

We’re expecting this to be a close game and we’ll take Xavier to win 72-69. This is available at huge odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

Marquette vs Xavier Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Little Between the Two Teams According to the Books

There are betting odds of 2.30 that Xavier land victory, with Marquette alternatively at 1.64. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this college game is 61%.

The spread is calculated to be 2.5, while total points comes in at 144.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. Those who wager Under 144.5 can get 1.95.

Marquette are favorites at odds of 1.77 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with Xavier available at 1.91 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game, you can feast on plenty of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless and it’s great to have so many options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Kam Jones Favorite to Get Most Points

Kam Jones is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at 1.97 to score Over 19.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at 1.80.

Player Points

Kam Jones (Marquette)
Over 19.5
1.97
Under 19.5
1.80
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Zach Freemantle (Xavier)
Over 16.5
1.90
Under 16.5
1.86
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Ryan Conwell (Xavier)
Over 15.5
1.82
Under 15.5
1.94
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David Joplin (Marquette)
Over 14.5
1.97
Under 14.5
1.80
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Player Assists

Kam Jones (Marquette)
Over 6.5
1.88
Under 6.5
1.88
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Dayvion McKnight (Xavier)
Over 3.5
1.86
Under 3.5
1.90
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Ryan Conwell (Xavier)
Over 2.5
1.86
Under 2.5
1.90
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Dailyn Swain (Xavier)
Over 2.5
1.76
Under 2.5
2.02
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Player Rebounds

Zach Freemantle (Xavier)
Over 7.5
2.15
Under 7.5
1.67
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David Joplin (Marquette)
Over 5.5
1.94
Under 5.5
1.82
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Dailyn Swain (Xavier)
Over 5.5
1.85
Under 5.5
1.91
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Marcus Foster (Xavier)
Over 5.5
2.09
Under 5.5
1.71
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Marquette logo Marquette Stats

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Moneyline

  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Big East Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
St. John's 30-4 2676 2240 436 21-1 9-3 9W
Creighton 24-10 2558 2364 194 17-4 7-6 1L
UConn 23-10 2554 2245 309 16-3 7-7 1L
Marquette 23-10 2537 2262 275 14-3 9-7 1L
Xavier 21-11 2497 2268 229 15-3 6-8 1L
Villanova 19-14 2421 2227 194 15-4 4-10 1L
Georgetown 17-15 2293 2202 91 14-6 3-9 2L
Butler 14-19 2437 2436 1 10-9 4-10 1L
DePaul 14-19 2402 2449 -47 11-8 3-11 1L
Providence 12-20 2283 2320 -37 10-9 2-11 6L
Seton Hall 7-25 1970 2246 -276 7-12 0-13 7L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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