Providence vs Xavier Prediction 2/12/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Providence vs Xavier Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 12th, at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Let’s take a look at the Providence Friars vs Xavier Musketeers Pick. 

Can Xavier Bounce Back?

Xavier has been inconsistent at best this season, and they are coming off another loss in the last game. Xavier faced off against the Villanova Wildcats in the last game, and they scored 68 points, but the defense gave up 80 points and that led to the defeat. Xavier scored 35 points in the 2nd half, but the defense gave up 47 points, and they fell short. Dante Maddox had a strong game, putting up 24 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Zach Freemantle also put up 18 points, five rebounds, and one assist. 

Xavier comes into this game with a 14-10 record overall, and they have gone 12-12 against the spread. Away from home this season, they sit with a 2-7 record overall. Xavier is averaging 76.5 points, while their defense is giving up 70.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 118th in the league while the defense is ranked 147th in the league. Zach Freemantle has been the top player this season, averaging 16.6 points while shooting 49.8 percent from the field and 29.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Providence Fell Just Short

Providence is really struggling heading into this game and they have lost three games in a row. In the last game against Butler, Providence scored 81 points, but the defense gave up 82 points, and that led to the one-point defeat. At halftime, they were down two points, and even though they scored 42 points in the second half, they still couldn’t come away with a victory. Bensley Joseph put up 26 points, one rebound, and one assist. 

Providence sits with an 11-13 record overall and they have gone 12-12 against the spread. Providence is averaging 71.9 points while their defense is giving up 70.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 248th in the league while the defense is ranked 140th in the league. Jayden Pierre is averaging 12.8 points while shooting 42.3 percent from the field. In this game, the offense is going to need to get out to a fast start to put the pressure on early. 

Why Providence Will Beat Xavier

• Providence has won 53 of its last 60 games at Amica Mutual Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Xavier has lost each of its last five road night games against Conference opponents.

Providence vs Xavier Prediction

Providence at home this season sits with a 9-3 record straight up, and they are going to find success here. I don’t trust this Xaver defense, especially on the road, and they are going to really struggle to make many stops. It seems when teams make shots against them early, their defense rolls downhill and that will be the difference. Providence is averaging 71.9 points per game, and they are going well over their season average here. This game will be a comfortable victory. Back Providence against the spread.