Cincinnati vs Xavier Prediction 12-14-24 College Basketball Picks
Xavier (8-2) vs. Cincinnati (7-1)
December 14, 2024 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cincinnati -7.5; Over/Under: +144.5
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The Xavier Musketeers and Cincinnati Bearcats meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Fifth Third Arena. Here’s a Cincinnati vs Xavier Prediction. This article will include a Cincinnati vs Xavier Pick.
Xavier Musketeers Betting Preview
The Xavier Musketeers beat Morgan State, lost to TCU, and they play UCONN, Marquette, and Seton Hall next. The Xavier Musketeers are averaging 81.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 66.7 points on 42 percent shooting. Zach Freemantle is averaging 16.8 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Ryan Conwell is averaging 16.4 points and 2.4 rebounds. Dayvion McKnight is the third double-digit scorer and Dailyn Swain is dishing 2.7 assists. The Xavier Musketeers are shooting 40.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Xavier Musketeers are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats lost to Villanova, beat Howard, and they play Dayton, Grambling, and Kansas State next. The Cincinnati Bearcats are averaging 82 points on 51.7 percent shooting and allowing 59 points on 37.6 percent shooting. Simas Lukosius is averaging 16.3 points and 3.6 assists, while Jizzle James is averaging 13.6 points and 3.9 rebounds. Dillion Mitchell is the third double-digit scorer and Dan Skillings Jr. is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Cincinnati Bearcats are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 59.4 percent from the free throw line. The Cincinnati Bearcats are allowing 28.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win
- Cincinnati has won each of its last 21 games against non-conference opponents at Fifth Third Arena.
- Xavier has lost each of its last 11 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Xavier has lost the first half in each of its last 10 day games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Xavier’s last eight day games against AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 147+ points.
- Each of the last four games between Xavier and Cincinnati has produced a total of 146+ points.
Cincinnati vs Xavier Prediction
The Cincinnati Bearcats are the better team and should be favored, as they’re still great defensively, but this year’s squad has bitten offensively. Xavier has also lost both of its tests this season against TCU and Michigan. With that said, this is a heated rivalry and if there’s a game Xavier is going to show up, it’s this one. Xavier has also won 8 of the last 10 games against Cincinnati. Lots of points in a rivalry spot. Give me the Musketeers and the points.
