Xavier vs Villanova Picks and Prediction – 2/9/2025

On Sunday, the Xavier Musketeers visit Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, Pennsylvania for a Big East clash with the Villanova Wildcats. Xavier is 14-9 overall and 6-6 in Big East play. The Musketeers defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 74-69 on Tuesday night. Dailyn Swain was the leading scorer for Xavier with 18 points. The Musketeers have won five of the last seven. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball predictions.

Zach Fremantle leads Xavier in scoring and rebounding, averaging 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Dayvion McKnight leads Xavier in assists, averaging 4.6 per game. Xavier has three players who average double figures in scoring. The Musketeers score an average of 76.8 points per game, shooting 45.5% overall and 38.3% from 3-point territory.

The Villanova Wildcats look for a second straight win on Sunday when hosting the Xavier Musketeers. Villanova is 13-10 overall and 6-6 in Big East play. The Wildcats defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 59-49 on Wednesday night. Jordan Longino scored 17 points to help lead Villanova to the victory, which snapped a three-game losing streak by the Wildcats.

Eric Dixon leads Villanova in scoring, averaging 23.8 points per game. Enoch Boakye is the leading rebounder, averaging 6.5 rebounds per game and Jhamir Brickus is the leader in assists, averaging 5.4 per game. Villanova has four players who average double figures in scoring. The Wildcats score an average of 75.3 points per game on 46.9% shooting overall 39.5% from 3-point territory.

The Villanova Wildcats will avenge an earlier season loss to Xavier with a victory on Sunday when hosting the Musketeers but will fall short of covering the number. Villanova has covered the number in just one of its last seven. Xavier has covered the number in seven of the last 12, including a 69-63 win at home over Villanova, covering as 3-point home chalk. Final Score Prediction, Villanova Wildcats win but fall short ATS 67-66.