Marquette vs Xavier: Could this be the elusive first Big East victory?

The Marquette men’s basketball team won’t be the favorites in many games for the rest of the season.

One of them is against Xavier (9-6, 1-3 Big East) on Jan. 7 at Fiserv Forum.

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Will this be that game that MU (5-10, 0-4) snaps a six-game losing skid and gets its first victory against a high-major Division I opponent this season?

Follow along for live updates from the game:

Big East availability report: Marquette guard Sean Jones out vs Xavier

According to the Big East availability report, MU junior guard Sean Jones is out vs. Xavier. He missed the loss at Connecticut on Jan. 4 with a left foot injury. It’s been a frustrating season for the 5-10 guard, who also sat six games with a shoulder issue.

What channel is Marquette vs Xavier on? TV, livestream

Announcers: Jeff Levering (play-by-play) and Nick Bahe (analyst) will call the action.

Marquette vs Xavier odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Jan. 7

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Spread: Marquette by -4.5

Moneyline: Marquette -190, Xavier +155

Marquette vs Xavier prediction

It might not feel like it because of the mounting losses, but the Golden Eagles have played better in their last two games. Now the question is if MU can close out a victory. With struggles shooting the ball, the Golden Eagles aren’t likely to win easily, so this one will come down to the wire and have MU fans nervously gnawing at their fingernails. This should be the breakthrough.

Predicted score: MU 71, Xavier 68

Marquette’s probable starters

Guards: Nigel James Jr., Chase Ross, Adrien Stevens

Forwards: Caedin Hamilton, Royce Parham

Marquette basketball schedule 2025-26

Here are the next five games for the Golden Eagles (all times Central):

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Jan. 7: vs. Xavier, 6 p.m.

Jan. 10: vs. Villanova, 1:30 p.m.

Jan. 13: at St. John’s, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 16: at DePaul, 7:30 p.m.

Jan 19: Providence, 5 p.m.

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