The Xavier Musketeers (2-0) clash against the Wisconsin Badgers (1-0) at the Cintas Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Xavier Musketeers Free Prediction
In the Badgers’ last contest, they thoroughly outplayed the Coppin State Eagles, 85-63. The Badgers had a much better turnover percentage (6.5 vs. 17.5) and had a much better free throw rate (0.377 vs. 0.169). Ethan Happ played a massive role in the victory for Wisconsin, registering 10 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds on his way to his zeroth triple-double this year.
The Musketeers defeated the Evansville Aces in their last game, 91-85. Xavier’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Musketeers had 19 offensive rebounds and 51 total rebounds, while the Aces had three and 22, respectively. With 19 points and 20 rebounds, Tyrique Jones put together a good game for Xavier.
Xavier figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Musketeers rank 11th in offensive efficiency, while the Badgers rank 192nd in defensive efficiency since last season. Ball security should be an advantage for the Badgers. They rank 52nd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent). Conversely, the Musketeers have forced the 27th-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 15.9 percent).
The Musketeers won the lone game against Wisconsin last season, 80-70. The Musketeers made 20 of their 23 free throws (87.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 18.9).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Wisconsin ranks fifth in three pointers allowed per game (16.4) while Xavier ranks 304th (26.0).
The Musketeers rank 37th in rebounds per game (38.8) while the Badgers rank 310th (30.7).
Xavier ranks 20th in assists per game (16.6) while Wisconsin ranks 225th (12.6).
The Badgers rank 40th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Musketeers rank 206th (6.7).
Wisconsin blocks 3.7 opponent shots per game, which ranks 102nd in the NCAA. Xavier ranks 165th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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