Xavier vs Saint Mary's 11/19/23 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Xavier Musketeers limp into Sunday for a matchup with St. Mary's in Las Vegas. Xavier has split their first four games of the year coming into Sunday on a two game skid following a three-point loss to Washington. Offensively the Musketeers have been solid this season averaging nearly 75 points on 44.9% shooting from the floor. Defensively Xavier has allowed just 69 points per game but has allowed 78.5 points per game during the two game losing streak. For other college basketball plays see our College Basketball Picks.

Desmond Claude has been the man for Xavier this season leading the team averaging 17.8 points per game. Quincy Olivari and Gytis Nemeiksa each average 12.3 points per game, while Nemeiksa leads the team averaging 6 rebounds overall. Dayvion McKnight is averaging 5.5 points and leads the team averaging 4.2 assists.

The St. Mary's Gaels come into Sunday struggling a bit sitting at .500 overall riding a 2 game skid following their loss on Friday. Offensively the Gaels have been mediocre averaging just 72.5 points on 44.6% shooting but scored just 54 points in their loss to San Diego State. Defensively St. Mary's has been solid holding opponents as 56.5 points per game but gave up 79 points in their loss Friday.

Aidan Mahaney leads St. Mary's this season averaging 14.8 points and 2.8 assists. Joshua Jefferson is averaging 9.3 points and Harry Wessels has chipped in heavily this season scoring 8.5 points per game. Big man Mitchell Saxen is second on the team scoring 10.8 points and leads the way every 7.2 rebounds.