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Marquette vs. Xavier prediction: Xavier favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/14/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Marquette vs Xavier predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Xavier will face Marquette in men's college basketball action at Cintas Center on Saturday, beginning at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Xavier as the most likely winner of the Marquette vs. Xavier game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Marquette vs. Xavier prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Marquette and Xavier 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Xavier a 56% chance of beating Marquette. Our predicted final score has Xavier winning 78-76.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Marquette and Xavier each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 157.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Marquette vs. Xavier odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Marquette | Xavier |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-102) | -1.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | +114 | -130 |
| Total | o157.5 (-115) | u157.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Marquette 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 | Marquette +1.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Xavier | -130 |
| Total | Under 157.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 157.5 total points.
Marquette vs. Xavier game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Xavier and Marquette at Cintas Center is scheduled to commence at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Marquette vs. Xavier
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Cintas Center
Conclusion
We predict Xavier, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat Marquette on Saturday.
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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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