Providence Friars at Xavier Musketeers 1/23/19 - College Basketball Betting Picks & Odds
Providence Friars vs. Xavier Musketeers
CBB: 6:30 PM EST
Jan. 23, 2019
TV: FS1
Latest Odds : XAV -3.5 Total 141
Providence has struggled on the season when it comes to conference play this year. The Friars have only managed to get 1 win in conference play, but the Friars have managed to amass 4 losses and that has brought the loss total up to 7 on the season. The Friars lone conference win was against Seton Hall. The last game out for the Providence squad was a loss, but it was an expected one against Marquette.
The Friars on the season have been able to score an average of 74.2 points a game, but the defense is giving up 69.9 points per game. The Friars have been able to get 15.3 assist a game and pulled down 38.1 boards a game.
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Xavier has been able to play decent on the season overall and in conference play the Muskies look like they have finally been able to get things going as they are sitting at a 3-3 record so far. The Muskies, though, are a team that should be able to have a good show in this game as they have been playing at a lot better level recently than Providence. The last game out for Xavier was a loss, though, but it was one that was expected as well as the Xavier team lost by 10 points to Villanova.
The Musketeers are coming into the game here with a total of 73.8 points a game being scored, but the defense is giving up 71.6 points a game. The Muskies have managed to get 14.2 assist a game, but have also pulled down 36.4 boards a game.
Recent Betting Trends:
Friars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Musketeers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Friars last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Musketeers last 5 vs. Big East.
Free Betting Pick: Xavier Musketeers -3.5
The Muskies are at home in this game and at home the Xavier team has been playing really well. However, the Muskies are also looking to be a team that can have some great runs to help disprove that they cannot win without Blueitt and Mack. Look for Xavier to be able to bring home the win in this game here as the Muskies outmatch the Friars at almost every position in this game. Final Score, Xavier Musketeers win and cover ATS 76-71.