CINN / XAVIER

Fingerlakes · Feb 3, 2004

I've been 2-0 in intracity games posted here in the last few days with St Joe's getting it done on Sat, and Nova covering last night ( I was fortunate to have it +7' ). I don't claim to be a top notch hoops capper and don't bet too many games, but tonight there is another intracity game that I feel presents an opportunity for us. Xavier has been a thorn in Bob Huggins side for the last 5 or 6 years. They beat the Bearcats last year in Cinn and have beaten the Cinn 4 times in the last 6 years. This string includes some wins over some highly ranked Bearcat teams. Cinn is 5-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in road games this season. The Muskies have lost 5 of 6 SU including home losses to St Joe's and Richmond. Cinn is playing off a home loss to UNCC in it's last game. I look for a revenge minded, angry, and determined Bearcat squad to take the floor tonight. Xavier, though still very talented, seems like a team that is looking for answers since the departure of David West to the NBA. I don't think they'll find them tonight.

Cincinnati -7

jwunderdog · Feb 3, 2004

I know a lot of people like this game but, I have a hard time giving a stuggling Xavier team 6.5 points at home. Xavier loses about 1 game a year at home although this year they have lost twice already.Cincy has beaten no one in the top 25 currently. I think Cincy's confidence has been a little shaken after losing 2 of the last 3 games. I think Cincy wins but that is a lot of points at a very tough place to play.If Cincy is as good as their ranking they will probably win this game by double digits, I don't think they are as good as their ranking.

Xavier +6.5

jwunderdog · Feb 3, 2004

Xavier played their second best game of the year. Xavier is still having problems closing teams out with a go-to guy, I would be very concerned with these guys in a small spread game.