Xavier at Providence 2/16/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 11:34 AM ET

Xavier finally figured out how to win in the last game. The downside is it took until overtime before Xavier was able to pull out the win over Creighton. The game was a good one, though, but the Muskies very potent offense was contained and definitely looks like it is a shell of its former self compared to what they have been in the past.

The Xavier offense has cooled off to the point of getting only 72 points a game. When it comes to the defense the Xavier team has ended up allowing 72.1 points a game. However, the Muskies have ended up getting 14.6 assist a game on the year. Rebounding for Xavier is up to 35.8 boards a game.
Providence is coming into this game here after getting beaten by Villanova in the last game by a score of 85-67. Now the Friars would like to be able to come into this game here with a stronger showing and in the last game against the Muskies the Frairs played in the Cintas Center and picked up a 2 point win.

On the year the Friars have picked up a total of 71.6 points a game on the year. The defense for the Friars is giving up only 69.5 points a game. What else will help is the Friars have been able to get 14.8 assist a game, but have ended up getting a total of 37 boards a game.

With the Providence squad they are playing at home and they will be able to play strong in this game here. However, what else will be an issue is the fact the Muskies defense has struggled on the road and the offense for Xavier is horrible on the road. Final Score Prediction, Providence Friars win and cover ATS 73-64.

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