Xavier Musketeers – March Madness Team Predictions, Odds and Preview 2016

Xavier Musketeers (Overall: 26-4, Conf: 14-4)

Team Strengths

If there’s one team that knows how to score, then it’s the Xavier Musketeers. Xavier has one of the nation’s most blistering offenses. They rank 19th in the nation points per game (81.0). They do so with excellent ball movement, averaging 16.3 assists per game (28th in the nation). Their push-the-pace style of offense can give headaches to any team they’ll face.

Team Weaknesses

The Musketeers are very good scorers, but they leave plenty to be desired when it comes to defense. Miscues have been a problem for the Musketeers especially with their high-pace of play on offense. Six players are averaging over one turnover per game. Plenty of turnovers have also led to more opportunities for opponents to score. Xavier is allowing 70.5 points per game this season.

Team Stats:

Category | Stat | NCAA Rank
Points Per Game | 81 | 19
Rebounds Per Game | 40.7 | 17
Blocks Per Game | 3.07 | 219
3-Point Percentage | 36.4& | 91
Free Throw Percentage | 73.8% | 40

Starting Lineup

Position | Name | PPG
F | Jalen Reynolds | 9.5
G | Remy Abell | 6.3
G | Myles Davis | 11.3
G | Edmond Sumner | 11
G | Trevon Bluiett | 15.2

Writer’s Prediction

Xavier falls off in the Sweet 16.

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