This is an 8* ASSASSIN on Xavier.

For a number of different reasons I look for Xavier to at the very least keep this one close enough to sneak in through the back door down the stretch with the handful of points it's been afforded. This is a big game for the Musketeers as they look to start off on the "right foot," playing three of their next four on the road, including trips to Georgetown and Seton Hall. So far XU has been "Jekyll and Hyde" this season, it's 10-0 at home and just 1-4 in true road games. Most recently Xavier is coming off a fourth straight road loss at then No. 5 Villanova. A game vs. Providence is just what the doctor ordered to get re-focused, the Friars are 14-5 overall and 4-2 in Big East play. Note though that Providence is just 1-2 ATS this year off a win vs. a conference rival, while Xavier is already 7-5 ATS vs. teams with winning records this season. Xavier has the personnel to matchup with Providence down low and a clear advantage in the motivation department. Grab as many points as you can with the MUSKETEERS.

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