Texas vs Xavier 3/24/23 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 03/19/2023 at 6:36 PM ET

This Sunday night March 19th, 2023 2pm the 2023 NCAA Tournament action is back at cha folks. We've got the Texas Longhorns in Kansas City, MO to face the Xavier Musketeers in the T-Mobile Arena. Stay tuned we've got you covered on all the best betting angles here at Picks and Parlays your leader in free sports betting picks!

The Xavier Musketeers are 27-9 after moving past the Pittsburgh Panthers to make it to the Sweet 16. Offensively the Musketeers are averaging 81.5 points, 36.5 rebounds and 22.8 assists. Defensively the Musketeers are allowing 67 points, and are averaging 6.3 blocks and 10.3 steals.

Key players for the Musketeers are Jack Nunge averaging 17.3 points, 4 rebounds and 4.3 assists and Zach Freemantle averaging 9.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and .5 assist.

The Texas Longhorns are 28-8 after beating the Nittany Lions in the round of 32. Offensively the Longhorns are averaging 77.9 points, 34 rebounds and 20.5 assists. Defensively the Longhorns are allowing 67.5 points, and are averaging 4 blocks and 8.5 steals.

Key players for the Longhorns are Tyrese Hunter averaging 16.5 points, 5 rebounds and 1.5 assists and Timmy Allen averaging 8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists.

We think the wrong team is favored in this matchup. Xavier and their high powered offense have rolled thru this tournament and we don't think Texas in spite of their length will be able to disrupt the Musketeers offensive plans. Our best bet is XAV +4, Final score prediction the Xavier Musketeers win covers the spread and the total goes over 78-73.

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