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The No. 20 Providence Friars (21-8) and the No. 19 Xavier Musketeers (21-8) match up in a Big East battle on Wednesday evening. With the regular season about to end, Wednesday’s contest will be crucial for seeding. Both teams are currently tied for second place in the Big East standings. On Feb. 1, Xavier beat Providence 85-83 in overtime.
Tip-off from Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. The Friars are 3.5-point favorites in the latest Xavier vs. Providence odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 151.5. Before locking in any Providence vs. Xavier picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. The model enters Week 17 of the season 76-46 on all-top rated college basketball picks this season, returning more than $1,600 for $100 players. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Xavier vs. Providence and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Providence vs. Xavier:
- Xavier vs. Providence spread: Friars -3.5
- Xavier vs. Providence State over/under: 151.5 points
- Xavier vs. Providence money line: Friars -170, Musketeers +143
- XAV: The Under is 6-0 in Musketeers’ last six games following an ATS win
- PROV: The Friars are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games
- Xavier vs. Providence picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why Xavier can cover
Senior guard Souley Boum is a very athletic and energetic scoring threat in the backcourt. Boum thrives when he’s penetrating the lane and playing downhill. The California native scans the floor well and is able to assist his teammates regularly. Boum is fourth in the Big East in points (16.5) and sixth in assists (4.6). In his last game, he totaled 23 points, four rebounds and three assists.
Junior guard Colby Jones provides Xavier with another skilled playmaker. Jones owns a quick first step and a solid jumper to score from a variety of spots. The Alabama native averages 14.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. He also has a knack for steals and ranks 10th in the Big East (1.5). In the Feb. 1 matchup against Providence, Jones recorded 20 points and two steals.
Why Providence can cover
Senior forward Ed Croswell is a solid two-way presence on the floor. Croswell is tough to stop when he drives downhill and forces defenders to defend the rim. The Pennsylvania native averages 13.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per contest. He’s recorded a 20-plus points double-double in two of his last three games. Croswell tallied 25 points, 13 rebounds and six assists in his last game.
Sophomore guard Devin Carter has been another aggressive scorer option on the court. Carter likes to take the ball to the rack and has a knack for drawing contact. The Florida native puts up 13.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest. He stuffed the stat sheet in his last game, dropping 12 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals.
How to make Providence vs. Xavier picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 152 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can get the model’s picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Xavier vs. Providence? And which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college basketball picks, and find out.
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