Xavier Musketeers vs Texas Longhorns 3/24/2023 Tips, Analysis and Picks
Men’s Basketball Championship – Midwest Region – Sweet 16
The Xavier Musketeers are gearing up for an intense matchup against the Texas Longhorns in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship – Midwest Region – Sweet 16. With a 27-9 record on the season, the Musketeers have been a force to be reckoned with on the court. They boast an impressive average of 81.2 points per game, ranking 11th in NCAA basketball, and shoot 49.3% from the field. Their free throw percentage is solid, making 71.1% of their attempts, and they’ve shot 38.9% on 3-pointers overall.
Xavier excels in passing the ball, averaging 37.8 boards per game and 693 coins overall, ranking them first in Division 1. However, they turn the ball over 12.4 times per game and average 16.1 personal fouls per game as a team. On the defensive end, the Musketeers force 11.8 turnovers per game and accrue 17.7 personal fouls.
- Xavier is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
- The Xavier Musketeers are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games played in March.
- The Musketeers are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games played on a Friday.
Xavier Musketeers vs Texas Longhorns 3/24/2023 Tips, Analysis and Picks
In this year’s campaign, the Texas Longhorns have demonstrated their prowess with a 28-8 record. Their defense is notable for averaging 4 blocks and 8.5 steals per game while allowing opponents 67.5 points per game. On offense, they shoot 47.1% from the field, which ranks them 37th in Division 1, and score an average of 77.8 points per game.
Texas distributes the ball well, with an average of 16.1 assists per game, which ranks 20th in the nation. They also maintain ball control by committing only 11.6 turnovers per game. The Longhorns make 75.2% of their free throw attempts, and they foul opponents 17.3 times per game. Tyrese Hunter is one of the Longhorns’ top players, averaging 16.5 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. Timmy Allen, who averages 8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, is also a key contributor to the team’s success.
- Texas is 0-7 ATS in their last 7 matches against an opponent in the Big East conference.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Texas’ last 5 games played in March.
- The Texas Longhorns are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games played on a Friday.
#3 Xavier Musketeers vs 2 Texas Longhorns. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Xavier Musketeers. Xavier must be the favorite to win this game and not the Texas Longhorns. Xavier and its potent offense will take hold of this tournament, and despite Texas’ length, they will not be able to thwart the Musketeers’ offensive strategies. XAV +4 is the wisest wager. Xavier will claim victory by a predicted play of over 78-73.
NCAAB Starting Time: 9:45 PM (EDT)
Location: T-Mobile Center
Date: Friday, March 24, 2023
TV: CBS
NCAAB Odds: Xavier Musketeers +4.5
NCAAB Totals: 149
