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Pittsburgh vs Xavier

Sun Mar 19 12:10PM
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Final
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PITT343973147
XAVIR483684-5

Pittsburgh vs Xavier Predictions

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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.
  • For the best predictions available, make sure to checkout the best bets made by our certified NCAAB experts.

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Current Odds[ - ]

 
PITT
XAVIR
Open
Side
+5
-5
-5
Moneyline
+185
-220
-206
Total
Over 147
Under 147
153

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Power Rankings[ - ]

Pittsburgh Panthers
HIGHLIGHTS
Xavier Musketeers
79th
OFFENSE
12th
153rd
FG %
6th
73rd
3 PT %
2nd
102nd
Rebounds
39th
178th
DEFENSE
294th
97th
FG %
212th
137th
3 PT %
305th
197th
Rebounds
55th

Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]

Pittsburgh PanthersPittsburgh

vs IASTW 59-41
34.15FG %
86.21FT %
63 PT %
vs MISSTW 60-59
38.89FG %
60FT %
93 PT %
vs DUKEL 69-96
42.31FG %
83.33FT %
53 PT %
vs GTECHW 89-81
56.36FG %
80FT %
73 PT %
vs MIAMIL 76-78
46.55FG %
73.33FT %
113 PT %
vs NDL 81-88
44.26FG %
55.56FT %
73 PT %
vs CUSEW 99-82
47.06FG %
86.36FT %
163 PT %
vs GTECHW 76-68
47.06FG %
95FT %
93 PT %
vs VTECHL 72-79
46.67FG %
68.42FT %
33 PT %
vs BCW 77-58
43.33FG %
73.68FT %
113 PT %

Xavier MusketeersXavier

vs KENNEW 72-67
46.15FG %
73.33FT %
23 PT %
vs MARQL 51-65
34.43FG %
36.36FT %
53 PT %
vs CREIW 82-60
47.14FG %
81.82FT %
73 PT %
vs DPUW 89-84
49.18FG %
74.07FT %
93 PT %
vs BUTW 78-66
53.85FG %
66.67FT %
43 PT %
vs PROVW 94-89
55.74FG %
80FT %
103 PT %
vs SETONW 82-60
48.33FG %
87.5FT %
103 PT %
vs NOVAL 63-64
45.1FG %
75FT %
83 PT %
vs DPUW 82-68
44.93FG %
54.55FT %
83 PT %
vs MARQL 68-69
52.94FG %
77.78FT %
73 PT %

Injuries[ - ]

Pittsburgh PanthersPittsburgh

  • GKJ Marshall (Is "?" Sunday vs Xavier, Undisclosed)
  • G/FWilliam Jeffress Jr. (Is out for season, Foot)
  • GDior Johnson (Is out for season, Redshirt)

Xavier MusketeersXavier

  • 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[ - ]

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Pittsburgh vs Xavier prediction and stats

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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Pittsburgh vs Xavier infographic

After crunching 8 relative data points, our relative predictions model has a 75% confidence Musketeers will cover the spread - view the Pittsburgh vs Xavier infographic for details on this prediction.

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