Pittsburgh vs. Xavier Predictions, Picks and Odds for Sunday, 3/19

On Sunday at 12:10 PM ET, the No. 11 seeded Pittsburgh Panthers (24-11) are scheduled to play against the No. 3 seeded Xavier Musketeers (26-9) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in the Midwest Region bracket. The victor of this game will advance to the Sweet 16.

According to the odds, the Musketeers are favored by five points in their match against the Panthers. The game's total points are predicted to be 152.

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PITTSBURGH VS. XAVIER PREDICTION: Pittsburgh +4.5 (-110 at BetMGM Sportsbook)

Pittsburgh vs. Xavier Basketball Predictions for March Madness on Sunday

Pitt Panthers secured their place in the second round of the tournament after defeating Iowa State with a score of 59-41 in their opening game. Nelly Cummings emerged as the top scorer for the Panthers, contributing 13 points and 3 assists, while Jamarius Burton scored 11 points, made 3 assists and had a remarkable 9 out of 10 free-throw shooting performance.

In their first-round matchup, the Xavier Musketeers secured their spot in the second round of the tournament by defeating Kennesaw State with a score of 72-67. Jerome Hunter was the top scorer for the Musketeers, contributing 24 points while shooting 8 of 11 from the field and making all 8 of his free throws. Souley Boum added 17 points and 5 rebounds to the team's winning effort.

Over the past 30 games, Pitt has an impressive record of 23-7 against the spread (ATS) and has also covered the spread in 3 out of their last 5 neutral site games. Additionally, in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games, the total points scored have been under the set total in all 5 games. On the other hand, Xavier has covered the spread in 24 out of their last 34 NCAA Tournament games, but has struggled in their recent 5 games, covering the spread in only 1 game. Furthermore, in their last 16 neutral site games, the total points scored has gone over the set total in 11 games.

Picks & Best Bets for Pittsburgh vs. Xavier in the NCAA Tournament

After considering both teams' strengths and weaknesses, it appears that Pitt has an advantage in this matchup, and we believe they will win while covering the spread.

One of Pitt's greatest strengths is their balance, which has been evident in their recent performances, as they have covered the spread in 23 out of their last 30 games overall. This suggests that they have consistently played at a high level and that they have a cohesive team that works well together.

Additionally, Xavier's defense has shown some vulnerabilities in their last game against Kennesaw State, which is a cause for concern. We think that Pitt has the ability to exploit these weaknesses and potentially take advantage of Xavier's defensive lapses.

Furthermore, Pitt is well-equipped to match up with Xavier's strengths, making this game more evenly matched than it might seem. With the Panthers' balanced attack and Xavier's recent defensive struggles, we believe that Pitt has a chance to take control of the game and pull away with a victory.

Overall, given Pitt's balance and the concerns surrounding Xavier's defense, our Pittsburgh vs. Xavier predictions are that Pitt will win while covering the spread at BetMGM Sportsbook.

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Odds, Betting Lines and Spreads for Pittsburgh vs. Xavier with BetMGM

Here are the current lines at BetMGM for our Pittsburgh vs. Xavier predictions:

Point spread:

• Pittsburgh +4.5 (-110)
• Xavier -4.5 (-110)

Money line:

• Pittsburgh (+173)
• Xavier (-210)

Game total (over/under):

• Over 152.5 (-110)
• Under 152.5 (-110)

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