Xavier Musketeers vs Villanova Wildcats 1/7/2023 Picks, Previews and Betting Tips
The No.18 Xavier Musketeers will meet with the Villanova Wildcats in NCAAB action in Finneran Pavilion, PA, on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 4:30 PM ET. The Musketeers are sitting in second place in the Big East standings with a record of 12-3. The team is entering this match with eight consecutive wins, following an 83=73 victory over the UConn Huskies. Zach Freemantle carried the team with 16 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block. Colby Jones scored 16 points with 5 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals while Jack Nunge delivered 15 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block.
The Musketeers are scoring an average of 83.8 points per game and are allowing opponents to score 73.9 points. The team hauled a total of 37.6 rebounds, 21.0 assists, 7.5 steals, and 4.3 blocks per meeting. G Souley Boum is the top point maker of the team with 16.9 points, 50.3% FG shooting, and 85.5% from the charity zone. F Zach Freemantle delivered 7.8 rebounds while F Jack Nunge notched 1.4 blocks. G Colby Jones scored 5.6 assists and 1.5 steals.
- The Xavier Musketeers are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 matches.
- The total went OVER in 15 of Xavier’s last 18 matches.
- The Musketeers are 8-0 SU in their last 8 matches.
Xavier Musketeers vs Villanova Wildcats 1/7/2023 Picks, Previews and Betting Tips
The Villanova Wildcats, on the other hand, are sitting in sixth place in the Big East standings with a record of 8-7. The team escaped from a third losing streak and won over the Georgetown Hoyas. Caleb Daniels scored 20 points with 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 assists, and a block. Eric Dixon delivered 14 points with 8 rounds and an assist while Mark Armstrong delivered 14 points, 3 steals, 2 assists, and a rebound.
The Wildcats have an average of 70.9 points per game and are allowing opponents to score 66.9 points. The team collected a total of 32.3 rebounds, 11.7 assists, 5.3 steals, and 1.5 blocks per meeting. G Caleb Daniels is the top point maker of the team with 16.3 points, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals, 43.2% FG shooting, and 83.1% from the charity area. F Eric Dixon delivered 6.4 rebounds and 0.5 blocks.
- The Villanova Wildcats are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 matches.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Villanova’s last 5 contests.
- The Wildcats are 6-2 SU in their last 8 matches.
No.18 Xavier Musketeers vs Villanova Wildcats. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Xavier Musketeers. The Musketeers are on the roll as of late and will extend their winning stride in this matchup. Xavier is better on both sides of the ball and will have no problem going up against a mediocre Villanova. Take the Xavier Musketeers to win with a predicted score of 75-69.
NCAAB Starting Time: 4:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Finneran Pavilion, PA
Date: Saturday, January 7, 2023
TV: Fox Sports 1
NCAAB Odds: Xavier Musketeers +2
NCAAB Totals: 146
