Xavier Musketeers vs Marquette Golden Eagles 2/15/2023 Picks, Odds and Previews
In a much-awaited match-up, the #16 Xavier Musketeers will take on the #11 Marquette Golden Eagles in NCAAB action on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 7:00 PM ET. In their last game against Butler Bulldogs, the Musketeers fell short by two points in a close encounter, with a final score of 69-67. Xavier committed 14 fouls compared to Butler’s 17 while shooting 5 out of 15 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, made 14 out of 18 free throws, shooting an impressive 77.8%. They also secured 20 rebounds on defense and none on offense, while not committing a single turnover.
Butler recorded 5 steals and 13 assists in the game. Defensively, Xavier allowed their opponent to make 25 out of 46 shots from the field, which is a success rate of 54.3%. They managed 5 steals and 14 turnovers and had 12 assists throughout the game. The Musketeers clinched 32 rebounds, out of which 9 were on the offensive end. They struggled with their free throws, making 8 out of 14 attempts, which translates to a 57.1% success rate. Xavier finished the game with a 46.4% field goal percentage, converting 26 out of their 56 attempts. They also made 7 of their 21 three-point shots.
- The Xavier Musketeers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 matches.
- The total went OVER in 13 of Xavier’s last 19 matches.
- The Xavier Musketeers are 15-3 SU in their previous 18 meetings.
Xavier Musketeers vs Marquette Golden Eagles 2/15/2023 Picks, Odds and Previews
In their previous game, the Marquette Golden Eagles triumphed over Georgetown with a final score of 89-75. The Golden Eagles allowed their opponents to grab 32 rebounds, including 11 on the offensive end, while Georgetown managed to convert only 6 of their 16 three-point attempts, resulting in a 37.5% success rate. Marquette, on the other hand, made 17 of their 23 free throws, translating to a 73.9% success rate, and managed to convert 15 of their 31 three-point attempts, which is a success rate of 48.4%. They secured 32 rebounds, out of which 23 were on defense, and only had 14 turnovers and 9 steals.
Marquette has been in great form recently, winning 10 out of their last 13 games and covering the spread in 10 of them. With a record of 20-6, they have one of the most efficient offenses in college basketball, converting 49.9% of their shots from the field. The Golden Eagles are averaging 31.7 rebounds per game and 2,111 points (81.2) throughout the season. They have a low turnover rate of 11.1 per game while assisting their teammates 17.9 times per game, which is the sixth-best in NCAA basketball.
- The Marquette Golden Eagles are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 matches.
- The total went OVER in 13 of Marquette’s last 20 matches.
- The Marquette Golden Eagles are 6-1 SU in their previous 7 meetings.
#16 Xavier Musketeers vs #11 Marquette Golden Eagles. The NCAAB pick for this game is the #11 Marquette Golden Eagles. This year, Marquette has a 20-6 record. The Golden Eagles are the fifth-best team in college basketball when it comes to offensive execution, connecting 49.9% of their shots from the field. Marquette averages 31.7 rebounds per game and 2,111 points (81.2) over the entire season. The Golden Eagles have been fouled out 16.1 times per game and have a 71.0% success rate from the free-throw line. Considering their recent form and impressive offensive stats, the Marquette Golden Eagles are favored to win the game by a score of 82-77. They turn the ball over 11.1 times per game while helping teammates 17.9 times per game (sixth in NCAA basketball). The Golden Eagles are fouling out 16.1 times per game and making 71.0% of their free throw attempts. The #11 Marquette Golden Eagles will win to a predicted score of 82-78.
NCAAB Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Fiserv Forum, WI
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
TV: CBSS
NCAAB Odds: Xavier Musketeers +5.5
NCAAB Totals: 159
