Indiana at Xavier 11/18/22 - College Basketball Picks and Odds
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Xavier Musketeers
CBB: 6:00 PM EST
Nov. 18, 2022
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : IND -2 ; O/U 143.5
The Indiana Hoosiers will travel on the road Friday night to Cincinnati, OH to take on the Xavier Musketeers. Indiana comes into Friday night undefeated through their first two games of the season and ranked number 12 in the nation after a 52 point win against Bethune Cookman. Defensively Indiana was dominant holding the Wildcats to only 49 points on 39.2% shooting and 20% from beyond the arc. Offensively Indiana shined knocking down 58.3% of their shots and 41.7% from beyond the art score 101 total points in the game.
Trayce Jackson-Davis is the offensive leader for Indiana this season averaging 18 points on seven 1.4% shooting to go along with a team high 6.5 rebounds per game. Malik Reneau is second on the team averaging 12 points, while Jordan Geronimo chips in 10.5 points as well. Jalen Hood-Schifino Scoring 7.5 points per game to go along with a team high six assists.
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The Xavier Musketeers return home Friday undefeated following a 13 point win against Fairfield. The Xavier offense was dominant in their last game making 52.6% of their shots and knocked down 73 pointers to score 78 points following a 43 point second half. Xavier defense stifled Fairfield holding the stags to 65 points on 36.1% from the floor.
Jack Nunge the offensive leader for Xavier this season averaging 18 points per game on 64.3% shooting from the floor. Zach Freemantle is second on the team averaging 15.7 points and leads the way with 7.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists. Souley Boum chips in a third best 13.7 points as well.
Recent Betting Trends:
Indiana are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games.
Indiana are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
Xavier are 5-10 ATS in their last 15 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Xavier's last 6 games.
Free Betting Pick: IND -2
Both teams come into Friday undefeated, but Indiana is the better overall team and will continue to roll in this game. Look for Indiana to defend their high-ranking as they are the better overall team with a stronger offensive unit. Take the Hoosiers to do enough Friday night on the road to remain undefeated as they get the win to cover. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Hoosiers win and cover 77-71.