The Musketeers will look to bounce back | Prediction | OSB
Xavier vs. Marquette
The red hot Xavier Musketeers will travel to the Fiserv Forum to take on the Marquette Golden Eagles in a Big East Conference matchup (7:00 p.m. ET, CBSSN). The Musketeers will look to bounce back after they got upset by the Butler Bulldogs on Friday night 69-67. Xavier has won three of their last five games. Look to see if they have a short memory and forget about Friday night when they take on Marquette. The Golden Eagles will look to carry their momentum from last game into this one. On Saturday, Marquette dominated the Georgetown Hoyas 89-75. The Golden Eagles have now won four of their last five games.
With an 19-6 record on the season and an 11-3 record in conference play, the Musketeers sit 0.5 games back of first place in the Big East Conference standings just behind Marquette. Xavier has the chance in this game to take back first place in the Big East standings. The Musketeers this season have been solid at home and on the road. Xavier is a remarkable 13-1 at home and 5-3 on the road.
Xavier has been so dominant this season because they have five players that are averaging double-digit points on the season. They have been led by senior guard Souley Boum, who leads the team in points and assists. Boum is averaging 16.1 points and 4.9 assists a game this season. Senior forward Zach Freemantle has also been a huge piece for the Musketeers even though he is currently injured. The 6’9” Freemantle is averaging 15.2 points and 8.1 rebounds (leads team).
In the loss against Butler, junior guard Colby Jones tried his best to lead the Musketeers to the victory. Jones finished with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Senior forward Jack Nunge was right behind in scoring finishing with 14 points and also grabbing 8 rebounds. Boum struggled offensively shooting 4-14 from the floor and 2-7 from the three-point line. In the loss, Xavier shot 46.4% from the floor and 33.3% from the three-point line.
With a 20-6 record on the season and a 12-3 record in conference play, Marquette is in first place of the Big East standings. They need this win against Xavier to have a comfortable lead in the Big East standings. Luckily, the Golden Eagles have been nearly perfect this year at home as they are 13-1 when playing at Fiserv Forum.
Marquette has got contribution from a lot of their players this year as four players on their team are averaging double-digit points a game this season. Their main scorer has been sophomore guard Kam Jones, who leads the team in points averaging 15.2 a game this season. Also, junior forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper has been a key piece for Marquette averaging 13.0 points a game.
In their win against Georgetown, Jones led the way finishing with 14 points in the game. The Golden Eagles had five players score double digit points in the game. Marquette shot a remarkable 52.2% from the floor and 48.4% from the three-point line.
Xavier vs. Marquette odds
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- Spread: Marquette Golden Eagles -5.5
- Over/Under: 159.5
- Moneyline: (Check back in later)
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Xavier vs. Marquette all-time series
The Musketeers and the Golden Eagles have played each other 82 times since both teams were classified as major schools. Marquette has dominated this Big East rivalry as they have a 55-27 record against Xavier. The last time these two teams faced each other was earlier this season on Jan. 15, when Xavier won 80-76. In the win the Musketeers had six players score double digit points. Jack Nunge finished with a double-double scoring 16 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. Late in the game Xavier also got a clutch jumper from Souley Boum.
Trends to know
– Xavier is 4-4 ATS on the road this year.
– Marquette is 9-5- ATS at home this year.
– The Musketeers are 8-6 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Golden Eagles are 11-4 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Musketeers are 3-2 ATS following a loss this year.
– The Golden Eagles are 12-6-1 ATS following a win this year.
Prediction
I love Xavier here I think they bounce back from their loss against Butler. I don’t think they win the game, but they definitely keep it within six points. Xavier has the guard play and the size to matchup with Marquette. I think Xavier’s offense gives Marquette’s defense trouble in this game.
Prediction: The Xavier Musketeers cover the spread (+5.5).
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