| Â | 1 | 2 | T | ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITT | 34 | 39 | 73 | 147 |
| XAVIR | 48 | 36 | 84 | -5 |
Pittsburgh vs Xavier Predictions
The Pittsburgh Panthers are on the road playing the Xavier Musketeers at the Greensboro Coliseum stadium on Sunday, 3/19/2023 @ 12:10pm EST. Xavier is the betting favorite opening at -5 and the line hasn't moved.
Panthers vs Musketeers Prediction for Today's Game
Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Musketeers to win today's game by 8 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Xavier Musketeers to cover the 5 point spread and the total to go under 147 points.
PREDICTED SCORE: Pittsburgh 66 to Xavier 74
Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Pittsburgh Panthers and Xavier Musketeers, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.
Curated Picks & Predictions
- 53% of SportsJaw users predict Pittsburgh Panthers to cover the spread.
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Xavier will win straight-up is 69%.
- Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be PITT 68.5, XAVIR 78.5.
- OddsShark's prediction is Xavier will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.
- split down the middle on Covers.com
Pittsburgh Key Betting Stats
With a power ranking of 273, Pittsburgh is ranked #79 in offense (scoring an average of 75.65 per game), #178 in defense (allowing an average of 70.15 points to be scored against them per game) and are 24-11 (24-10-1 ATS) this season.
Offensively, the Panthers hit an average of 45.13% of their field goals (ranked #153) and 75.75% of their free throws (ranked #40) and makes an average of 36.23% of their three pointers ranked #73 in the NCAAB). They average 35.91 rebounds per game (ranked # 102) and average 14.21 offensive assists and 11.06 turnovers per game (ranked # 97 and 48 respectively).
Defensively speaking, Pittsburgh allows an average of 42.42% field goals (ranked #97) and 71.00% free throws (ranked #150 in the NCAAB) The Panthers allow an average of 33.17% of the three pointers (ranked #137) and averages 34.26 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 34.26) Finally, the Panthers average 13.24 defensive assists and 11.47 turnovers per game (ranked # 220 and 278 respectively).
Xavier Key Betting Stats
Xavier Musketeers has a power ranking of 97 and are #12 for offense (scoring an average of 81.41 per game), #294 for defense (giving up an average of 74.06 points per game) and 26-9 (18-16-1 ATS) overall. Pittsburgh went 1-1 (2-0 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Xavier.
For offense, the Musketeers hit an average of 49.45% of their field goals (ranked #6) and 71.41% of their free throws (ranked #193) and makes an average of 39.54% of their three pointers (ranked #2 in the NCAAB). They average 37.65 rebounds per game (ranked # 39) and average 19.26 offensive assists and 12.62 turnovers per game (ranked # 1) and 208 respectively).
On defense, Xavier allows an average of 44.31% field goals (ranked #212) and 72.44% free throws (ranked #236 in the NCAAB) The Musketeers allow an average of 35.85% of the three pointers (ranked #305) and averages 31.88 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 31.88) Finally, the Musketeers average 14.79 defensive assists and 11.91 turnovers per game (ranked # 329 and 235 respectively).
Betting Summary
- Pittsburgh has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).
- The Scorecaster model predicts the Xavier Musketeers to cover the 5 point spread and the total to go under 147 points.
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Written by SportsJaw Staff
Categorized as NCAAB Predictions
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Power Rankings[ - ]
Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]
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Betting Trends[ + ]
Pittsburgh Panthers
- Pittsburgh are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games.
- Pittsburgh are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games against an opponent in the Big East conference.
- Pittsburgh are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games played in March.
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games played on a Sunday.
- Pittsburgh are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games played on a Sunday when playing on the road.
Xavier Musketeers
- Xavier are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
- Xavier are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Xavier's last 11 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast conference.
- Xavier are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games played in March.
- Xavier are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games played on a Sunday.
- Xavier are 9-0 SU in their last 9 games played on a Sunday when playing at home.
Injuries[ - ]
Pittsburgh
- GKJ Marshall (Is "?" Sunday vs Xavier, Undisclosed)
- G/FWilliam Jeffress Jr. (Is out for season, Foot)
- GDior Johnson (Is out for season, Redshirt)
Xavier
- FDieonte Miles (Is "?" Sunday vs Pittsburgh, Personal)
- GKyKy Tandy (Is "?" Sunday vs Pittsburgh, Foot)
- FZach Freemantle (Is out for season, Foot)
- GKam Craft (Is "?" Sunday vs Pittsburgh, Knee)
Infographics & Predictions[ - ]
The Musketeers have a slightly better offense and the Panthers have a slightly better defense. The Vikings won more games straight up and against the spread over their last 3 matchups. Adjusted score predictions based on power rankings and strength of schedule: Panthers 73 to Musketeers 80.
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