Missouri State vs Xavier Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Missouri State vs Xavier

The Missouri State Bears go up against the Xavier Musketeers, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, December 12.

We really fancy the chances of Xavier beating Missouri State handsomely. That is why we’re backing them at -17.5 on the spread at odds of -106.

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Missouri State Bears suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 98-74 scoreline occurred on the road against Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

Xavier Musketeers were winners last time out. It was a 79-74 home victory against Cincinnati Bearcats.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 59-56 in favor of Xavier when they last played Missouri State.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Xavier	7-3	787	729	58	7-2	0-1	4W
Missouri State	4-4	629	591	38	4-2	0-2	1L

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Missouri State vs Xavier Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Missouri State vs Xavier betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -106 that Xavier will cover the -17.5 line. We think this is a great spread for this college pick where there is lots of of value available.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant college hoops stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball picks.

Key Missouri State vs Xavier stats:

• The +17.5 line hasn’t been covered by Missouri State in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Xavier -17.5 Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 51.5% likelihood of this pick winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Missouri State 66 - 88 Xavier

Rather than betting on Xavier to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 88-66 triumph in their favor.

Missouri State 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.

With an estimated 98% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -5000 betting odds about Xavier triumphing in this college game. The market suggests that Missouri State are least likely to win at +1400.

The spread currently stands at 18.5 and the total points line is 147.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 147.5 at -114.

Whether you’re betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks serve up a wide range of team props and game lines to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s great to have so much variety.

Moneyline

Missouri State

+1400

Xavier

-5000

Point Spread

Missouri State +18.5

-102

Xavier -18.5

-120

Total Points

Under 147.5

-106

Over 147.5

-114

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

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Missouri State 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

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

Point Spread

• +17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +17.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -17.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 137.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.30 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 63.00 pts and allowed 74.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.70 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.20 pts and allowed 73.70 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	9-1	798	617	181	6-1	3-0	5W
Seton Hall	9-1	761	619	142	6-0	3-1	3W
Butler	7-2	788	650	138	7-1	0-1	1L
Villanova	7-2	725	620	105	6-0	1-2	1L
DePaul	7-3	790	688	102	7-3	0-0	2W
Xavier	7-3	787	729	58	7-2	0-1	4W
Georgetown	6-3	706	673	33	5-1	1-2	1L
Providence	7-4	990	903	87	6-1	1-3	3W
St. John's	5-3	709	593	116	4-2	1-1	1W
Creighton	5-4	670	643	27	5-0	0-4	1L
Marquette	5-5	809	764	45	5-3	0-2	1L

Conference USA	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Kennesaw State	8-2	972	753	219	6-1	2-1	4W
New Mexico State	6-2	592	527	65	5-0	1-2	2L
Liberty	6-3	723	600	123	5-1	1-2	1L
Sam Houston	6-3	777	678	99	3-0	3-3	1W
Western Kentucky	6-3	746	704	42	5-1	1-2	1L
Louisiana Tech	5-3	578	468	110	5-0	0-3	1W
FIU	5-3	675	612	63	5-1	0-2	3W
Middle Tennessee	5-4	716	660	56	4-2	1-2	1L
Jacksonville State	4-4	608	482	126	4-3	0-1	1W
Missouri State	4-4	629	591	38	4-2	0-2	1L
UTEP	3-5	588	579	9	3-2	0-3	3L
Delaware	3-6	621	665	-44	2-3	1-3	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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