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Xavier vs. Marquette prediction: Why Marquette is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/7/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Xavier vs Marquette predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
Marquette will take on Xavier in men's college basketball action at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Marquette as the most likely winner of the Xavier vs. Marquette game.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Xavier vs. Marquette prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NCAA basketball game between Xavier and Marquette 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Marquette a 69% chance of beating Xavier. Our predicted final score has Marquette winning 79-73.
According to our model, Xavier (+5.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 157.5 points has a 55% chance of staying under.
Xavier vs. Marquette odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Xavier | Marquette |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-105) | -5.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +198 | -225 |
| Total | o157.5 (-110) | u157.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Xavier vs. Marquette picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 +5.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Marquette | -225 |
| Total | Under 157.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 157.5 total points.
Xavier vs. Marquette game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball game between Marquette and Xavier at Fiserv Forum is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Xavier vs. Marquette
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Fiserv Forum
Conclusion
We predict Marquette, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat Xavier on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Xavier vs. Marquette 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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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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