The Villanova Wildcats recorded an 85-75 triumph over Xavier on January 18, and I think another matchup with the Musketeers will help them end a two-game slide (losing as favorites at St. John's and Georgetown).

The Wildcats are still 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 and here they'll face a Xavier team that is often overrated by the books home at Cintas Center, going 5-11-3 ATS in its last 19 home games. The Musketeers are on a nice run having won three on the bounce, but they had lost and failed to cover the spread in six straight prior to that.

Villanova is one game behind Big East-leading Marquette while Xavier is trying to stay in contention for the big dance, so neither team will lack motivation. I think Villanova will prove too strong though and I'm happy to give the points and back the visitors.

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