Xavier vs. Arizona

Arizona is a huge favorite, but Xavier is very good, and are a strong, balanced team all around. Xavier has exceptional guard play behind senior Dee Davis, who averages six assists per contest. Xavier is #9 in the nation in assists and shoots .473% as a team (#29). The Musketeers are 19-5-2 ATS in their last 26 NCAA Tournament games, plus 4-1 ATS at neutral sites. Xavier is 6-3 straight-up this season against Top 25 teams, including a pair of wins over Georgetown as a dog each time. Xavier was second in the Big East in scoring and shooting, third in free throws and second in rebounding defense. They have more than enough balance to give Arizona a good game. Play the points on Xavier.