Xavier vs Marquette Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Xavier vs Marquette
The Xavier Musketeers battle the Marquette Golden Eagles, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, January 7.
Don’t expect fireworks in this matchup. Xavier and Marquette might not score a huge combined total and our prediction is to back Under 158.5 points at odds of -110.
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Xavier Musketeers lost on the road in their previous game. DePaul Blue Demons won 86-77.
Marquette Golden Eagles were beaten last game and this was on the road. UConn Huskies claimed a 73-57 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last matchup between Marquette and Xavier saw the former win. It was a 89-87 scoreline. In the past 10 H2H meetings, Marquette have won seven.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Xavier
|
9-7 | 1208 | 1203 | 5 | 8-4 | 1-3 | 3L |
Marquette
|
6-10 | 1196 | 1222 | -26 | 6-5 | 0-5 | 1W |
Xavier vs Marquette Prediction & Picks
Tackle Xavier vs Marquette with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.
Game Prediction
Let’s shoot for a total bet for this college matchup, with Under 158.5 points available at odds of -110. This betting pick looks to have plenty of juice in the price.
We only publish our basketball picks once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable stats to support every college hoops prediction we make.
Key Xavier vs Marquette stats:
Under 158.5 Probability
According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
Nigel James Jr. (Marquette) can be backed to total Under 14.5 points at +105. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can bet on Player Points.
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Tucker DeVries (Indiana) is available at +130 to record Over 2.5 assists. We’re happy to take him to cover the Player Assists line, with bettors able to make this bet with confidence.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 158.5 on the total, Xavier to cover the +4.5 spread and Nigel James Jr. (Marquette) to score Under 14.5 points.
We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a fantastic way of wagering on a single event. Many basketball bettors like to create a personalised wager which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.
Correct Score Prediction
76
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78
Marquette
We’re expecting this to be a close game and we’ll take the Golden Eagles to win 78-76. This is available at huge odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.
Xavier vs Marquette 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.
The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Marquette as -222 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 69% likely to win. Xavier are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +180.
The spread is currently 4.5, with the total points line at 158.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 158.5 can find odds of -110 available.
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In terms of scoring most points, favorite Tre Carroll is available at -105 to rack up Over 16.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -120 is available.
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- NCAAB: 13/03 2025 Marquette 89 Xavier 87
- NCAAB: 18/01 2025 Xavier 59 Marquette 57
- NCAAB: 21/12 2024 Marquette 72 Xavier 70
- NCAAB: 09/03 2024 Marquette 86 Xavier 80
- NCAAB: 25/02 2024 Xavier 64 Marquette 88
- NCAAB: 12/03 2023 Xavier 51 Marquette 65
- NCAAB: 16/02 2023 Xavier 68 Marquette 69
- NCAAB: 15/01 2023 Marquette 76 Xavier 80
- NCAAB: 23/01 2022 Xavier 64 Marquette 75
- NCAAB: 18/12 2021 Marquette 71 Xavier 80
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Xavier Stats
Marquette Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
- -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 154.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 158.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 158.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 158.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.40 pts and allowed 76.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.80 pts and allowed 80.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 148.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 158.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
- Over 158.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.20 pts and allowed 78.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.80 pts and allowed 72.50 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big East | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UConn
|
15-1 | 1286 | 1016 | 270 | 9-1 | 6-0 | 11W |
Seton Hall
|
13-2 | 1105 | 936 | 169 | 8-1 | 5-1 | 2W |
Villanova
|
12-3 | 1172 | 1012 | 160 | 9-1 | 3-2 | 1L |
St. John's
|
10-5 | 1280 | 1090 | 190 | 7-3 | 3-2 | 1W |
Creighton
|
10-6 | 1239 | 1128 | 111 | 8-1 | 2-5 | 1W |
DePaul
|
10-6 | 1179 | 1095 | 84 | 9-4 | 1-2 | 2W |
Butler
|
10-6 | 1345 | 1207 | 138 | 10-3 | 0-3 | 3L |
Georgetown
|
9-6 | 1167 | 1108 | 59 | 7-3 | 2-3 | 2L |
|
Xavier
|
9-7 | 1208 | 1203 | 5 | 8-4 | 1-3 | 3L |
Providence
|
8-7 | 1342 | 1262 | 80 | 6-3 | 2-4 | 1L |
|
Marquette
|
6-10 | 1196 | 1222 | -26 | 6-5 | 0-5 | 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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