Providence vs. Xavier Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 24

Updated Feb. 23, 2026 8:27 p.m. ET

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The Xavier Musketeers (13-14, 5-11 Big East) will visit the Providence Friars (12-15, 5-11 Big East) after losing seven straight road games. The matchup starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

The Friars enter their matchup against the Musketeers as a 5.5-point favorite. The matchup's over/under is set at 170.5.

Continue scrolling to get all you need to know before wagering on the Providence-Xavier contest.

Providence vs. Xavier How to Watch & Odds

When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island
TV: TNT
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Friars vs Musketeers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Friars	-5.5	-115	-109	170.5	-114	-110	-287	+225

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Providence vs. Xavier Prediction

Pick ATS: Xavier (+5.5)
Pick OU: Under (170.5)
Prediction: Providence 85, Xavier 80

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Providence vs. Xavier Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Friars 88, Musketeers 82.
The Friars have a 74.2% chance to claim victory in this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Musketeers have a 30.8% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Providence has won 14 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 13 times.
Xavier has put together a 15-12-0 ATS record so far this season.
When playing as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, Providence has an ATS record of 4-3.
Xavier has an ATS record of 5-4 when playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs this season.

Key Total Facts

The Friars games have had more than 170.5 points scored on 10 occasions this season.
Musketeers games have finished with over 170.5 points scored five times this year.
The two teams average a combined 164.9 points per contest, 5.6 fewer than the total for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Providence is 9-4 in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 69.2%).
Xavier has been underdogs in 16 games this season and won four (25%) of those contests.
Providence has won all six games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -287 or shorter.
Xavier has not won as an underdog of +225 or more on the moneyline this season in seven games with those odds or longer.

Providence vs. Xavier: Recent Results

Friars vs Musketeers Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/10/2026	Friars	-1.5	167.5	-128	+107	97-84 XAV
3/8/2025	Musketeers	-11.5	150.5	-775	+538	76-68 XAV
2/12/2025	Musketeers	-2.5	145	-160	+134	91-82 XAV

Providence vs. Xavier: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Providence	Xavier
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	86.8 (14)	78.1 (133)
Points Allowed (Rank)	84.7 (359)	79.1 (316)
Rebounds (Rank)	9.6 (142)	8.4 (265)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.1 (84)	9.6 (53)
Assists (Rank)	14.8 (122)	18.0 (16)
Turnovers (Rank)	11.9 (266)	9.9 (61)

Providence 2025-26 Key Players

Friars Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Jaylin Sellers	27	17.3	4.2	1.6	0.9	0.3	2.1
Jason Edwards	19	17.3	2.9	3.3	0.9	0.1	2.3
Stefan Vaaks	27	15.7	2.4	3.2	0.9	0.3	2.8
Jamier Jones	25	12.1	4.5	1.5	0.8	0.2	0.5
Ryan Mela	27	8.6	5.1	2.0	0.8	0.1	0.3

Xavier 2025-26 Key Players

Musketeers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Tre Carroll	27	18.6	5.9	2.7	0.8	1.3	1.6
Jovan Milicevic	27	12.0	4.0	1.4	0.6	0.6	2.0
Malik Moore	27	11.2	3.0	4.0	1.1	0.1	1.6
Roddie Anderson III	27	10.1	3.2	2.2	1.3	0.1	1.0
Filip Borovicanin	27	9.6	7.9	4.3	1.3	0.6	1.0