Last Updated on March 18, 2011 9:30 pm by drew
Marquette vs. Xavier Odds
CLEVELAND, OH (TheSpread) – Xavier looks to make its run to a third-straight Sweet Sixteen beginning on Friday when the Musketeers take on Marquette.
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Xavier is the No. 6 seed in the East Region while Marquette is the No. 11 seed. These two will face off at 7:27PM ET from Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Bodog.com Xavier has odds of -2.5 against Marquette on Friday. The over/under has been set at 140.5 points.
Xavier is 24-7 on the season and 2-2 in games at a neutral site. The Musketeers are 14-15-1 against the point spread odds and have hit the over in 15 of 29 lined games. Xavier won the Atlantic 10 regular season title to earn an at-large bid into March Madness. The Musketeers are 0-1 against ranked opponents this season but they do average 72.6 points per game as a team. Leading Xavier on the season has been guard Tu Holloway, who averages 20.2 points and 5.5 assists per game.
Marquette is 20-14 this season and 2-3 at a neutral location. The Golden Eagles are 16-12 against the point spread odds and they have hit the under in 17 of 28 lined games. Marquette went 9-9 in the Big East to be one of 11 conference teams to earn a spot in the tournament. Marquette went 4-10 in games against ranked opponents this season and the Eagles average 76.1 points per game as a team. Leading Marquette this season has been swing player Jimmy Butler, who averages 16 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.
Trends show that Xavier has covered the point spread odds in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite while Marquette is just 2-6 ATS in their last 8 NCAA Tournament games.
In terms of injuries, Xavier forward Jordan Latham is questionable for the game due to academics while Marquette has no injuries to report.
Over 17,700 public bets have been placed on this game with Marquette getting 52% of the wagers with odds of +2.5 against Xavier.
2011 March Madness Game Odds:
Marquette vs. Xavier, 7:27PM ET (View Matchup)
Marquette +2.5 Over 140.5
Xavier -2.5 Under 140.5
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