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Villanova vs. Xavier prediction: Villanova favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Villanova vs Xavier predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Xavier and Villanova are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Cintas Center on Tuesday, with tipoff at 6:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Villanova as the most likely winner of the Villanova vs. Xavier game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Villanova vs. Xavier prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NCAA basketball game between Villanova and Xavier 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Villanova a 64% chance of beating Xavier. Our predicted final score has Villanova winning 77-73.
According to our model, Xavier (+4.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 152.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Villanova vs. Xavier odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Villanova | Xavier |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -4.5 (+100) | +4.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -194 | +170 |
| Total | o152.5 (-115) | u152.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Villanova vs. Xavier picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Xavier +4.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Xavier | +170 |
| Total | Under 152.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Xavier +4.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Villanova vs. Xavier game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball action between Xavier and Villanova at Cintas Center is scheduled to commence at 6:30 PM ET.
- Who: Villanova vs. Xavier
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM ET/3:30PM PT
- Venue: Cintas Center
Conclusion
We predict Villanova, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat Xavier on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Villanova vs. Xavier insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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