The Xavier Musketeers (7-5) meet the Detroit Titans (3-8) at the Cintas Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Detroit Titans vs. Xavier Musketeers Free Prediction
The Titans are trying to rebound after their 89-76 loss to the Western Michigan Broncos in their last contest. Western Michigan’s 53.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Detroit, who had a mark of 35.8. Antoine Davis was Detroit’s leading scorer with 32 points on 12-for-26 shooting.
The last time the Musketeers played, they beat the IUPUI Jaguars, 82-69. The Musketeers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.5 vs. 23.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.538 vs. 0.438). Ryan Welage was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field.
Davis and Josh McFolley have played well over the last five games for Detroit. Davis has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, McFolley has put up 0 points a game during that span.
Xavier could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their elite offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the country. The Musketeers currently rank 45th in effective field goal percentage (0.554), while Detroit ranks 260th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.520). Furthermore, the Titans, who rank 319th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.174), will square off against the Musketeers, who rank 39th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.178).
Detroit vs. Xavier Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Xavier, ATS Winner – Detroit, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Xavier ranks 53rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while Detroit ranks 251st (42.6).
The Titans rank 46th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while the Musketeers rank 223rd in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
Xavier averages 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 98th in the NCAA. Detroit ranks 230th in assists allowed per game (19.4).
The Titans rank 21st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Musketeers rank 97th (6.4).
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The Titans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 9.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Musketeers have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.6 points per game (7.8 above their season average).
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