CBB 5*
(NCAAB) Providence vs. Xavier, 01/26/2022 6:30 PM, Score: 65 - 62
Point Spread: -8.00 | -103.00 Xavier (Home)
Result: Loss
Providence @ Xavier 6:30 PM ET
Game# 679-680
Play On: Xavier -8.0 (5*)

This line caught my attention as soon as I saw it. We have #21 Xavier (14-4) as a sizable favorite versus #16 Providence (16-2). I have been saying for a couple of weeks now that Providence isn’t as good as their record or current national ranking indicates. The point-spread in this contest confirms that statement. All 4 of Xavier’s losses have come versus current nationally ranked teams but the only one that occurred at home was against #14 Villanova who has defeated them twice this season. Providence enters today having won their last 3 games and shot 50% or better in each contest. However, during 4 true road games this season, Providence has made just 34.7% of their field goal attempts. Bet Xavier minus the points.