Providence @ Xavier 6:30 PM ET
Game# 663-664
Play On: Providence +4.0

Xavier is a dynamic offensive team but not so good defensively of late. The Musketeers have allowed 76 points or more in 5 of its last 6 games which includes all 3 played at home. Despite their 11-1 home record which includes 5-0 versus conference opponents, the Musketeers find themselves as a short favorite in this matchup. It must be noted, with Georgetown (6-16/1-10) being the exception, 3 of their previous other 4 home games have been decided by 4 points or fewer.

Providence has a respectable 5-3 SU record in true road games this season. Their losses came against TCU, Creighton, and Marquette. All 3 teams are ranked are ranked in Ken Pomeroy’s Top 18 nationally their 2 Conference road losses came by just 6 and 8 points. Providence has gone 12-2 in their last 14 games. By the way, Ken Pomeroy has Providence ranked #28 and Xavier #23.

Give me Providence plus the points.