Toledo at Xavier 3/20/19 - NIT Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Toledo Rockets are set to travel to the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio for the 1st round of the NIT Tournament as they will meet the Xavier Musketeers. The Toledo Rockets enter the tournament as a 6th seed with a 25-7 record, and they will be looking to rebound after losing in the MAC quarterfinal round to Northern Illinois, 80-76. Marreon Jackson led the way for the Rockets with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Luke Knapke had a solid game down low for Toledo as he contributed 16 points and 2 blocks.

The Xavier Musketeers enter the NIT Tournament as a 3rd seed with an 18-15 record, and they will be looking to respond after losing in the Big East semifinal round to the Villanova Wildcats, 71-67 in OT. Paul Scruggs led the way for the Xavier Musketeers with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists. Zach Hankins was strong in the frontcourt for Xavier as he contributed 18 points and 6 rebounds. Jaelan Sanford is the leading scorer for the Toledo Rockets as the senior guard is averaging 15.3 PPG. Luke Knapke is the leading rebounder for Tod Kowalczyk and company as he is averaging 6.6 RPG. Marreon Jackson leads the Rockets in assists as the sophomore guard is averaging 4.2 APG while also contributing 11.7 PPG. The Toledo Rockets are shooting 45.5% from the field this season while connecting on 38% of their three-point attempts.

Naji Marshall is the leading scorer for the Xavier Musketeers as the sophomore forward is averaging 14.4 PPG while also contributing 6.7 RPG. Tyrique Jones is the leading rebounder for Travis Steele and company as the junior forward is averaging 7.6 RPG. Quentin Goodin is the leading assists guy for the Musketeers as the junior guard is contributing 4.8 APG. The Xavier Musketeers are shooting 46.8% from the field this season while connecting on 33.3% of their three-point attempts.