Two of the top three teams in the Big East clash on Wednesday when Sean Miller’s Xavier Musketeers head to Rhode Island to take on the Providence Friars. Because the game happens on Providence’s floor, the Friars are a -3.5 favorite. Will Providence get the win and cover? Or will Xavier play well enough for the upset?

Before all else, Nitrobetting takes a peek at important game details that help you lock in on the best picks. Below, you can find event information, team and player stats, and the latest College Basketball odds. We also have timely betting trends and predictions at your disposal.

Xavier vs. Providence Game Information

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— Providence MBB (@PCFriarsmbb) February 28, 2023

• When: Wednesday, March 1 at 6:30 pm ET
• Where: Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence, RI
• TV: FS1
• Radio: 700 WLW (Xavier) // WDOM 91.3 (Providence)
• Live Stream: FOX Sports
• NCAAB Betting Odds: Xavier (+3.5) // Providence (-3.5)

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Why Bet on the Xavier Musketeers?

The Musketeers have lost 3-of-5, but there is something that we must notice regarding the losses. Xavier didn’t drop any of the games by more than 2 points.

Butler beat Xavier by 2 five games ago. Xavier almost pulled off the upset win against the best team in the conference, Marquette, falling by a single point. Then in the loss to Villanova, again, Xavier fell by a point.

Also, the Musketeers won their last game in dominant fashion. So Xavier is playing much better than many might believe.

Why Bet on the Providence Friars?

The home chalk has won 3-of-4. The loss happened in a matchup versus UConn. Although Connecticut struggled in the middle of the season, the Huskies have bounced back and are playing great ball to end the regular season.

Providence bounced back from the loss to the Huskies with a 20-point win over Georgetown. In addition, notice how the game versus UConn happened on the road? Providence is terrific at grabbing wins and covering spreads when they play at home.

Xavier vs. Providence Betting Trends

• Musketeers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win.
• Xavier is 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600.
• Under is 4-1 in the Musketeers’ last 5.
• Friars are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 at home.
• Providence is 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games.
• Over is 4-0 in the Friars’ last 4.

Xavier vs. Providence Expert Prediction

This is a game between a pair of Big East teams that are locks to attract NCAA Tournament bids. Both teams have had decent seasons.

No doubt, Xavier has can win this straight up. The Musketeers are playing much better basketball than their recent record indicates. But Xavier takes on Providence on the road.

The Friars are an excellent home team. Providence excels in front of their fans, which is why although the hook, the half-a-point, could kill our bet, it makes sense to back the Providence Friars. The home side wins and covers.

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