Missouri at Xavier 11/12/19 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Missouri Tigers visit Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on Tuesday to play the No. 19 ranked Xavier Musketeers. The Tigers improved to 2-0 on the season following a 71-56 victory on Friday over Northern Kentucky. Mark Smith led the Tigers with 19 points. The Missouri front court had good production with center Jeremiah Tilmon scoring 13 and forwards Kobe Brown and Mitchell Smith each scoring 10.

Jeremiah Tilmon leads the Tigers in scoring and rebounding with averages of 14.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. Xavier Pinson is the second leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 11.5 points and 5.5 assists per game. Just two players for Missouri are averaging double figures in scoring.

Xavier moved to 2-0 on the season with an 81-63 victory over Siena on Friday Naji Marshall and Tyrique Jones scored 20 points apiece to lead the Musketeers to the 18-point win. Xavier held a lead as high as 27 points during the second half. Jason Carter scored nine points in his first-ever start for Xavier.

Tyrique Jones is the leading scorer and rebounder for Xavier with averages of 18.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Naji Marshall is the second leading scorer and the leader in assists with averages of 18.5 points and 5.5 assists per game. Paul Scruggs is the only other player for Xavier averaging double figures in scoring with an average of 12.0 per game.