This Xavier team usually starts fast, and they play a Villanova team that usually starts slow. Back at home is where Xavier has excelled all season and has played their best basketball. This will be a huge game for both teams in the big east. No Freemantle for Xavier hurts but the supporting...
The top two teams in the Big East are going at it Wednesday, and they both have strong Over records thus far, with Marquette at 15-10-1 and Xavier at 17-7-1. The Eagles are third overall in offense and No. 66 in defense on Ken Pomeroy’s charts; the Musketeers are No. 8 and No. 100 respectively...
Here’s a classic contrarian bet trying to take advantage of a sky-high total. Xavier (Over 15-6-1) have all the earmarks of an Over team, ranking No. 6 on offense, No. 95 on defense and No. 18 in Adjusted Tempo (71.7 possessions per game) on Ken Pomeroy’s efficiency charts. But the Under is 8-5...
Georgetown’s frontcourt is led by senior Qudus Wahab, who played his first two seasons for the Hoyas before transferring to Maryland. The 6-11 center received an NCAA waiver to play this season and is averaging 10.3 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Senior forward Akok Akok arrives from...