Villanova vs. Xavier Prediction, Preview, and Odds – 2-21-2023
Villanova vs. Xavier Prediction, Preview, and Odds – 2-21-2023

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The Villanova Wildcats  (13-14, 10-17 ATS, 13-14 O/U) meet with the Xavier Musketeers (20-7, 15-11-1 ATS, 17-9 O/U) in a Big East bout on Tuesday night. The Wildcats were hit with a road loss against Providence in their previous clash. The Musketeers collected a home win against DePaul on Saturday. Xavier posted an 88-80 road victory against Villanova last month.

The Villanova Wildcats have a daunting task in reaching the .500 mark in conference action. They have slipped to 7-9 in Big East play. Villanova has been playing better recently. They had a solid three-game winning streak end in an 85-72 road loss to Providence on Saturday in a clash that had the Wildcats as four-point dogs. It’s been a disappointing season for a program that is accustomed to competing atop the conference. The Wildcats have covered in three of their last four road bouts.

Caleb Daniels had one of his best games of the season against Xavier last month, sinking 23 points. The senior guard scored only 11 points in Saturday's loss and has registered an average of 15.9 PPG. Eric Dixon is clicking, recording at least 18 points in two of his last three clashes. The junior forward has three double-doubles and is averaging 15.7 PPG along with 6.7 RPG. Justin Moore has collected 32 points in his last two performances. The senior guard is posting an average of 10.1 PPG and 5 RPG. 

The Wildcats are ranked 73rd in DI in Ken Pomeroy’s ratings and are 3-8 on the road including three straight road defeats. Villanova is scoring an average of 69.5 points on the season, marking them 230th. The defense has been solid, conceding 65 or fewer points in three of their last four games, and are allowing a season average of 67.8 points, placing them 125th. 

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