2010 March Madness Xavier vs. Pittsburgh Picks & Predictions

Last Updated on March 21, 2010 2:00 pm by drew

Pitt-Xavier Pick

Xavier looks to get another big NCAA Tournament win for mid-majors when the Musketeers take on

Pittsburgh Sunday at 4:50PM ET.

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These two teams will battle it out in the West Region with their game taking place at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Panthers are the No. 3 seed while the Musketeers are the No. 6 seed.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SPORTSBETTING.com have made this game a pick’em with an over/under of 135.

Pittsburgh is seeking its eighth Sweet Sixteen appearance with a win and second in two years. Pitt defeated No. 14

Oakland 89-66 on Friday to reach the second round. The Panthers had six players score in double figures while shooting 53 percent from the field. The Panthers also held the Grizzlies to 33 percent shooting. Gilbert Brown had 17 points to lead Pitt while Jermaine Dixon also had 17 points with five steals. Nasir Robinson and Brad Wanamaker each added 13 points in the win.

Xavier is seeking its third straight Sweet Sixteen appearance and fifth in school history. The Musketeers defeated No. 11

Minnesota 65-54 on Friday to reach the second round. Xavier struggled offensively, shooting just 34 percent, but held the Gophers to 30 percent shooting on defense. Jordan Crawford had 28 points, six rebounds, and five assists for Xavier while Dante Jackson chipped in with nine points.

This game is a pick’em because of Xaiver’s success in the tournament and the Big East struggling so far. Conventional wisdom says to go with the Musketeers based on the way the tournament has been going. The Musketeers have the experience to win this game straight up and we see that happening, along with the under.

Our NCAA Tournament Free Pick for this matchup is: XAVIER PICK and UNDER 135
March Madness Betting Trends
Top Trends for this game.

PITTSBURGH is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

PITTSBURGH is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

PITTSBURGH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams – scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

PITTSBURGH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams – scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

XAVIER is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games this season.

XAVIER is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games this season.

XAVIER is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

XAVIER is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

XAVIER is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

XAVIER is 79-50 ATS (+24.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History

XAVIER is 1-0 against the spread versus

PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons

PITTSBURGH is 1-0 straight up against XAVIER over the last 3 seasons

1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

March Madness Injury Report


PITTSBURGH

[G/F] 01/28/2010 – Lamar Patterson expected to redshirt ( None ) 

XAVIER

[G] 03/20/2010 – Chris Allen left last game, "?" Sunday vs.
Maryland ( Foot ) 
March Madness Game Odds

Pittsburgh Panthers PICK Over 135

Xavier Musketeers PICK Under 135
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Posted: 3/21/10 2:00PM ET