Providence vs Xavier Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Providence vs Xavier

The Providence Friars go up against the Xavier Musketeers, with tip-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, January 10.

The -110 for Under 167.5 points to be scored by the two teams looks like really good value. Our prediction is that Providence and Xavier might not collectively reach this total.

Providence Friars lost their previous game, being beaten at home to UConn Huskies 103-98 (OT).

Xavier Musketeers were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 66-65 reverse against Marquette Golden Eagles.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Xavier have won in their last two matchups with Providence. It was 91-82 on the road before they enjoyed a 76-68 winning scoreline at home. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved Xavier winning six times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Xavier	15-18	2586	2661	-75	13-7	2-11	1L
Providence	15-18	2815	2772	43	10-7	5-11	1L

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Providence vs Xavier Prediction & Picks

This Providence vs Xavier betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

When the teams line up in this college matchup, we’re not sure that the total points will go over the line. Based on this pick, you can land -110 for Under 167.5 and this looks worth taking.

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Key Providence vs Xavier stats:

• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Providence games on the road.
• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Providence games.
• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Xavier games.
• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Xavier games.
• The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Xavier games.

Under 167.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Providence 84 - 77 Xavier

There’s a huge payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with Providence to claim a 84-77 win which will hopefully go close.

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Providence 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.

If you want to bet on Xavier, then Moneyline odds of +115 are on offer, although Providence are a -139 chance. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this college game is 58%.

The spread is calculated to be 2.5, while total points comes in at 167.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Under 167.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

Providence

-139

Xavier

+115

Point Spread

Providence -2.5

-102

Xavier +2.5

-120

Total Points

Under 167.5

-110

Over 167.5

-110

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.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Providence Stats

Xavier Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 169.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 168.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 167.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 167.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 86.00 pts and allowed 83.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.40 pts and allowed 87.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 167.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 167.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.20 pts and allowed 75.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.40 pts and allowed 76.20 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	29-5	2635	2214	421	18-2	11-3	1L
St. John's	28-6	2773	2379	394	18-3	10-3	6W
Villanova	24-8	2469	2265	204	15-4	9-4	1L
Seton Hall	21-12	2321	2156	165	13-5	8-7	1L
DePaul	16-16	2248	2226	22	12-9	4-7	3L
Butler	16-16	2540	2481	59	13-8	3-8	1L
Georgetown	16-18	2503	2479	24	10-8	6-10	1L
Creighton	15-17	2404	2401	3	11-6	4-11	1L
Providence	15-18	2815	2772	43	10-7	5-11	1L
Xavier	15-18	2586	2661	-75	13-7	2-11	1L
Marquette	12-20	2405	2425	-20	10-9	2-11	1L

• 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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