2/28 NCAA: Saint Joseph's at Xavier

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The Musketeers have won 2 in a row at home. The Hawks want to hand them a 1-game losing streak instead.

Saint Joseph's brings a 13-12 overall mark (7-7 in the conference) into this game versus a Xavier team carrying a 17-8 record.

Oddsmakers like the Musketeers in this one, opening the line at 6 in favor of Xavier. They are 17-8 this season, while the Hawks are 13-12.

Phil Martelli's team hopes to build upon a 70-39 win over Spiders. They were 13.5 point favorites in that game.

The Musketeers come off an 85-76 win against the Rams, a game where they were a 3.5 point favorite.

Some trends to consider:
Saint Joseph's is 1-6-0 OU in its last 7 games
Saint Joseph's is 1-4-2 ATS in its last 7 away games
Saint Joseph's is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 away
Saint Joseph's is 3-5-2 ATS in its last 10 games against Xavier
Xavier is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 at home
Xavier is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 games
Xavier is 2-3-2 ATS in its last 7 games against Saint Joseph's
Xavier is 3-9-0 ATS in its last 12 games

Next up:
Saint Joseph's at Duquesne, Saturday, March 4
Xavier at Massachusetts, Saturday, March 4

 

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