Marquette at Xavier 1/26/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Marquette has climbed steadily in the polls while putting together a 17-3 record thus far. The Golden Eagles have won six straight, and that streak started with an 18-point win at home over Xavier. Marquette plays at Xavier Saturday. The Golden Eagles are 3-1 against ranked teams, and the one loss was to Kansas by nine. Marquette has had close calls though, three of the wins in the current streak were by four or fewer points. Xavier is 11-9 and is 2-2 since losing to Marquette earlier. Xavier is 0-3 against ranked teams. Two of the Musketeers last three games have been by one or two points.

The Golden Eagles are averaging 79.3 points and giving up 68.9. Xavier is averaging 73.3 and giving up 71.2.