Jefferson Alfaro
The March Madness action continues in the second round of the competition, and one of the matches that will take place will be the clash between Pittsburgh vs Xavier, two teams that will be looking to stay alive in the NCAA.
These teams have met on only two occasions in their history, winning one time each. However, the last clash took place in 2010, and a considerable amount of time has passed since then, in which a lot can change.
Without further delay, JefeBet brings you the best preview for the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Xavier Musketeers clash, and also all the basketball predictions and the best betting odds for all the games.
Picks and Predictions for the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Championship Round 2 Game on March 19 2023
- Where: Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina.
- When: Sunday, March 19, 2023, 01:00 PM E.T.
Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview
- Overall Record: 21-10
- Conference Record: 14-16
The Pittsburgh Panthers finished in fifth place in the Atlantic Coast Conference, with a great performance at home, while away from home, they had more discreet numbers. In spite of this, they came into this transcendental game after defeating Lowa State 59-41, a game in which they completely neutralized the rival’s offense.
That task was somewhat peculiar, since they were not characterized as a team with a good defensive record, averaging 69.3 points per game. If they want to continue to transcend in these rounds, the Panthers will have to performs similarly to their most recent game.
Xavier Musketeers Betting Preview
- Overall Record: 23-8
- Conference Record: 15-5
On Sunday, the Xavier Musketeers performed better than their opponent and claimed the second place in the Big East Conference standings. Their last game ended up being busier than Pittsburgh’s, defeating Kennesaw State 67-72.
One of the aspects that has stood out for this group has been its offensive performance, since it ranks as the twelfth team with the best numbers in this regard.In fact, they have scored more than 80 points in four of their seven most recent games.
JefeBet Prediction
Xavier Musketeers will have to be careful with the records they have on defense, as they have not been a top team in this area, averaging 74.5 points. Those numbers are not compatible with the important rounds the team is facing in the tournament.
Pittsburgh is not the favorite to win this match but, with the good performance shown in the most recent match it has played, it is expected that, even if the team loses, it will complicate its opponent during the match. We believe the clash will end with a close score.
Prediction: Pittsburgh Panthers Spread (PIT 60-62 XAV).
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