Xavier vs Pittsburgh 3/20/2023 - College Basketball Odds & Picks
Xavier Musketeers vs. Pittsburgh Panthers
NCAAB: 12:30 PM EST
Mar. 19, 2023
TV: CBS
Latest Odds : XAV -5 ; O/U 143.5
This Sunday night March 19th, 2023 12:10pm the 2023 NCAA Tournament action is back at cha folks. We've got the Xavier Musketeers in Greensboro, NC to face the Pittsburgh Panthers in the Greensboro Coliseum. Stay tuned we've got you covered on all the best betting angles here at Picks and Parlays your leader in free sports betting picks!
The Pittsburgh Panthers 24-11 after defeating Iowa State to advance to the round of 32. Offensively the Panthers are averaging 61 points, 39.5 rebounds, 14.5 assist, 9 blocks, and 14 steal. While allowing 76 points per game.
Key players for the Panthers are sophomore John Hugley(F) with 54 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block, and 1 steal and sophomore From Odukale with 27 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assist, 1 block and 5 steals.
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The Xavier Musketeers are 26-9 after ousting Kent State to advocate to the 2nd round. Offensively the Musketeers are averaging 84.5 points, 36.5 rebounds and 22.8 assists. Defensively the Musketeers are allowing 70.8 points, and are averaging 6.3 blocks and 10.3 steals.
Key players for the Musketeers are Jack Nunge averaging 17.3 points, 4 rebounds and 4.3 assists and Zach Freemantle averaging 9.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and .5 assist
Recent Betting Trends:
The Musketeers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
The under is 6-4 in Pittsburgh last 10 games.
Pittsburgh is 8-2 in their last 10 games as a favorite..
Free Betting Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers +5
This is an offense meets defense type matchup. The Musketeers offense is averaging 81 points per game while the Pittsburgh Pirates are allowing only 50 points. Per game. Thru the seas9n we've seen Pittsburgh step up and win a shoot out game or two. But when Xavier is pressured and met with a disciplined defense they've fallen short. We think Pittsburgh can win this game outright but for our best bet we are taking PIT +5. Final score prediction Pittsburgh wins covers the spread and the total stays under. 70-60.