Pittsburgh vs Xavier Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 19

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  • Xavier (26-9) is a Xavier -5.5 point favorite vs Pittsburgh (24-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Watch the game on CBS

The Pittsburgh Panthers (24-11) visit Greensboro Coliseum to take on the Xavier Musketeers (26-9) on Mar. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 12:10pm EDT in Greensboro.

Xavier is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Pittsburgh vs. Xavier Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Pittsburgh vs. Xavier Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Pittsburgh+5.5 -115O 147.5 -110+185
Xavier -5.5 -105U 147.5 -110-225

Pittsburgh vs Xavier Prediction for March Madness:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Xavier will win this March Madness game with 61.1% confidence.

Pittsburgh vs Xavier Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Pittsburgh will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Pittsburgh and Xavier, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Pittsburgh has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 42 games (+26.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 19 away games (+15.50 Units / 68% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 30 games (+15.30 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games (+12.20 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 26 games (+8.35 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 22 games at home (+16.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 49 games (+12.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+9.45 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Xavier have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games (+2.85 Units / 14% ROI)

Pittsburgh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pittsburgh has gone 24-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+11.9 Units / 30.95% ROI).

  • 23-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +19 Units / 15.51% ROI
  • 21-14 when betting the Over for +5.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 14-21 when betting the Under for -9.1 Units / -23.64% ROI

Xavier Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Xavier has gone 18-16 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 22-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.45 Units / 8.14% ROI
  • 21-13 when betting the Over for +6.7 Units / 17.4% ROI
  • 13-21 when betting the Under for -10.1 Units / -26.23% ROI

Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh has made 208 three-pointers this season — 4th most among Power Conference teams

Pittsburgh has attempted 593 threes this season — most among ACC Teams

Pittsburgh has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (440 assists/ 424 TOs) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Pittsburgh has a TS% of 49% this season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Xavier Offensive Stats & Trends:

Xavier has averaged 20.8 assists per game (478 assists/23 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Xavier has averaged 20.8 assists per game (478 assists/23 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 14.1

Xavier has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (478 assists/ 295 TOs) this season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.1

Xavier is shooting 40% from three (167/422) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Pittsburgh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh has averaged 27.1 defensive rebounds per game (624 rebounds/23 games) this season — 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Pittsburgh has averaged 5.2 steals per game (120 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Pittsburgh has averaged 5.0 steals per game (106 steals/21 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Pittsburgh has averaged 5.2 steals per game (120 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Xavier Defensive Stats & Trends:

Xavier has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (632 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Xavier has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,605 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Xavier has 162 steals this season — 4th most among Big East Teams

Xavier has 431 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd most among Big East Teams


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