Marquette vs Xavier Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Mar 2025

We wouldn’t be surprised to see Xavier win and it makes sense to take +2.5 on the spread at -110 when they go up against Marquette.

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.

Head-to-Head Statistics

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
Xavier	14-15	2283	2313	-30	13-6	1-9	1W
Marquette	10-18	2121	2156	-35	9-7	1-11	1W

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Marquette vs Xavier Prediction & Picks

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 -110 that is currently available.

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.

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.

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.

Our Game Prediction

Xavier +2.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: David Joplin Under 5.5 Rebounds -116

David Joplin (Marquette) can be backed to record Under 5.5 rebounds at -116. We can’t pass up the chance to back Unders considering the Player Rebounds line that is on offer.

Latest David Joplin Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

-103

Under 14.5

-125

Assists

Over 1.5

+126

Under 1.5

-164

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-106

Under 5.5

-122

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Chase Ross Over 3.5 Rebounds -185

Chase Ross (Marquette) can be wagered to have Over 3.5 rebounds at -185. We think that he can perform well and we’ll bet on him to cover the Player Rebounds total.

Latest Chase Ross Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 10.5

+110

Under 10.5

-143

Assists

Over 2.5

+122

Under 2.5

-159

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-185

Under 3.5

+140

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Correct Score Prediction

Marquette 69 - 72 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.

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Marquette vs Xavier Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

There are betting odds of +130 that Xavier land victory, with Marquette alternatively at -156. 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 -105.

Marquette are favorites at odds of -130 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with Xavier available at -110 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.

Moneyline

Marquette

-156

Xavier

+130

Point Spread

Marquette -2.5

-120

Xavier +2.5

-102

Total Points

Under 144.5

-105

Over 144.5

-115

Kam Jones is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -103 to score Over 19.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -125.

Kam Jones (Marquette)

Over 19.5

-103

Under 19.5

-125

Zach Freemantle (Xavier)

Over 16.5

-111

Under 16.5

-116

Ryan Conwell (Xavier)

Over 15.5

-122

Under 15.5

-106

David Joplin (Marquette)

Over 14.5

-103

Under 14.5

-125

Dailyn Swain (Xavier)

Over 11.5

-109

Under 11.5

-119

Stevie Mitchell (Marquette)

Over 11.5

-105

Under 11.5

-123

Chase Ross (Marquette)

Over 10.5

+110

Under 10.5

-143

Dayvion McKnight (Xavier)

Over 8.5

-114

Under 8.5

-114

Ben Gold (Marquette)

Over 7.5

-111

Under 7.5

-116

Marcus Foster (Xavier)

Over 7.5

-102

Under 7.5

-127

Kam Jones (Marquette)

Over 6.5

-114

Under 6.5

-114

Dayvion McKnight (Xavier)

Over 3.5

-116

Under 3.5

-111

Ryan Conwell (Xavier)

Over 2.5

-116

Under 2.5

-111

Dailyn Swain (Xavier)

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

+102

Chase Ross (Marquette)

Over 2.5

+122

Under 2.5

-159

Zach Freemantle (Xavier)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-106

David Joplin (Marquette)

Over 1.5

+126

Under 1.5

-164

Stevie Mitchell (Marquette)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

Marcus Foster (Xavier)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

+121

Zach Freemantle (Xavier)

Over 7.5

+115

Under 7.5

-149

David Joplin (Marquette)

Over 5.5

-106

Under 5.5

-122

Dailyn Swain (Xavier)

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-110

Marcus Foster (Xavier)

Over 5.5

+109

Under 5.5

-141

Kam Jones (Marquette)

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

+105

Stevie Mitchell (Marquette)

Over 4.5

-119

Under 4.5

-109

Ben Gold (Marquette)

Over 4.5

-116

Under 4.5

-111

Ryan Conwell (Xavier)

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-120

Chase Ross (Marquette)

Over 3.5

-185

Under 3.5

+140

Dayvion McKnight (Xavier)

Over 3.5

+152

Under 3.5

-200

It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to college basketball micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Field Goal. Check out the live player, score and team props to see if you can find an angle.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Marquette Stats

Xavier Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 155.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.70 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.90 pts and allowed 83.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 155.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.20 pts and allowed 82.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.90 pts and allowed 77.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UConn	27-3	2361	1955	406	16-2	11-1	3W
St. John's	23-6	2394	2053	341	14-3	9-3	1W
Villanova	22-7	2238	2052	186	14-3	8-4	1L
Seton Hall	19-10	2039	1877	162	12-4	7-6	1L
DePaul	15-13	2002	1955	47	12-6	3-7	1W
Butler	15-14	2319	2243	76	13-6	2-8	1L
Providence	14-15	2517	2448	69	10-6	4-9	3W
Xavier	14-15	2283	2313	-30	13-6	1-9	1W
Creighton	14-16	2267	2270	-3	11-6	3-10	3L
Georgetown	13-16	2162	2141	21	9-8	4-8	6L
Marquette	10-18	2121	2156	-35	9-7	1-11	1W

• 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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