Xavier vs Michigan Prediction 11-27-24 College Basketball Picks

The Michigan Wolverines and Xavier Musketeers meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena. Here’s a Xavier vs Michigan Prediction. This article will include a Xavier vs Michigan Pick.

Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview

The Michigan Wolverines beat Tarleton State and Virginia Tech, and they play Wisconsin, Iowa, and Arkansas next. The Michigan Wolverines are averaging 81.3 points on 50.6 percent shooting and allowing 61.3 points on 37.3 percent shooting. Tre Donaldson is averaging 13 points and 4.2 assists, while Roddy Gayle Jr. is averaging 13 points and 3.7 rebounds. Nimari Burnett is the third double-digit scorer and Danny Wolf is grabbing 9.2 rebounds. The Michigan Wolverines are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 68.6 percent from the free throw line. The Michigan Wolverines are allowing 28.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.

Xavier Musketeers Betting Preview

The Xavier Musketeers beat Siena and South Carolina, and they play SC State, TCU, and Morgan State next. The Xavier Musketeers are averaging 82.8 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 64.5 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Ryan Conwell is averaging 17.3 points and 1.8 rebounds, while Zach Freemantle is averaging 15.7 points and 7.5 rebounds. Dayvion McKnight is the third double-digit scorer and Dailyn Swain is dishing 2.3 assists. The Xavier Musketeers are shooting 40.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Xavier Musketeers are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Xavier Musketeers will win

• Xavier has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Michigan has lost nine of its last 11 games played at neutral venues.
• Michigan has lost the first half in five of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents.

Xavier vs Michigan Prediction

The Michigan Wolverines are the more talented team and should be favored, but Xavier and the free bucket have value. The Xavier Musketeers have passed every test this season, and they’re on fire offensively. Also, the same Wake Forest team that beat Michigan, Xavier beat by 15 points. Sports math doesn’t always work, but Xavier is more than capable of winning this game. This is the first time Xavier is an underdog this season, so you don’t get this chance often. I’ll grab the free bucket with the Musketeers.