The No. 13 Xavier Musketeers (8-1) will try to prolong their seven-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Colorado Buffaloes (7-1) at Cintas Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
Colorado Buffaloes at Xavier Musketeers ATS Prediction
In the Buffaloes’ last game, they thoroughly outplayed the New Mexico Lobos, 75-57. The Buffaloes had a much better free throw rate (0.269 vs. 0.085) and held the Lobos to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.5 (below their season average of 30.8). Colorado rallied around McKinley Wright IV, who had 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The Musketeers won big over the Kent State Golden Flashes in their last game, 96-70. The Musketeers had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 41.4 (above their season average of 31.7) and had a free throw rate of 0.387 (above their season average of 0.374). Trevon Bluiett was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
Xavier figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to the 2016-17 season, the Musketeers rank first in offensive efficiency, while the Buffaloes rank 184th in defensive efficiency.
The Buffaloes won the only game against the Musketeers last season, 68-66. Colorado had a better effective field goal percentage (0.527 vs. 0.434). Xavier, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.8 vs. 16.7).
Colorado Buffaloes at Xavier Musketeers ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Xavier, ATS Winner – Xavier, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Xavier ranks sixth in assists per game (15.4) while Colorado ranks 155th (13.7).
The Buffaloes average 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 78th in the NCAA. The Musketeers rank 198th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Xavier ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while Colorado ranks 99th (34.0).
The Buffaloes average 20.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 186th in the NCAA. The Musketeers rank 244th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
Xavier ranks 240th in steals per game (5.9) while Colorado ranks 267th (4.9).
