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The Xavier Musketeers will take on the Southern Jaguars at the Cintas Center in the NCAA on Tuesday (December 13).
The Musketeers are off to a 7-3 start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season. They're sixth in the Big East Conference and on a three-game winning streak. The Musketeers are coming off a 80-77 win against the Cincinnati Bearcats in their previous outing.
The Jaguars, who are 4-5 on the season, are second in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. They beat the LSU-Alexandria Generals 98-76 in their last outing.
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Xavier Musketeers vs Southern Jaguars: Bettings Odds
The Musketeers have started the season on a positive note with seven wins and three losses. They suffered losses against the No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers (81-79), No.12 Duke Blue Devils (71-64), and No.18 Gonzaga Bulldogs (88-84). The losses have come against better-ranked teams in the league.
The Musketeers are one of the best in the league when it comes to offense. They're averaging a brilliant 83.6 points per game, which ranks 17th in the league. However, their defense is letting them down, as they're conceding 73.9 points, which ranks 295th in the league. Their 3-point shooting is also one of the best at 42%, fourth-best in the league.
The Jaguars, meanwhile, have struggled for momentum They have four wins and five losses this season. Their biggest losses have come against No. 9 Arizona Wildcats (95-78) and Saint Mary's Gaels (72-54). The team is scoring a decent 76.1 points per game and conceding 71.9.
Xavier Musketeers vs Southern Jaguars: Match Details
Fixture: Southern Jaguars @ Xavier Musketeers
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 13; 07:00 pm ET
Venue: Cintas Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Xavier Musketeers vs Southern Jaguars: Prediction
It will be their first meeting, but current form favors Xavier. Their total has crossed over the mark in eight of their last nine games after a straight win. There're no injury concerns for either team.
Both teams are good offensively but also leak a lot of points. Expect the game to be high-scoring and a very entertaining one. However, the home team has a big advantage, simply because of their current form.
Final Prediction: Total Over 154 (-110)
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