Let's face it, Providence isn't going to make the NCAA Tournament unless it happens to win the Big East Tournament. That's certainly not likely to happen. But if the Friars have one game they want to win and play spoiler, it's this matchup against Xavier. 
This is Providence's Super Bowl home game. 
The Friars have had this rematch circled ever since Colby Jones drained a 3-point shot with one second left to give the Musketeers a 74-73 home win against Providence on Jan. 10. The Musketeers scored the final eight points to pull off the victory.
Now this is Providence's revenge spot. The Friars have defeated Xavier six of the last eight times at home. 
Xavier has been inconsistent since returning from a COVID-19 hiatus This is just the Musketeers' fourth game this month. 
Providence has been playing stronger defense. If you discount the Friars' 92-81 loss to St. John's, they've allowed 61.8 points in regulation during their last six games.