Xavier at Massachusetts

These teams shared the Atlantic 10 title last year with 13-3 records. This season Xavier has established themsevles as the superior team. The Muskateers are coming off an impressive beat down of Dayton, winning by 26 points. UMASS started off 11-2 but they have since lost three of five losing to Vanderbilt and St. Joe's twice. The Minutemen score a lot, but their defense is extremely suspect. They are allowing 78.5 ppg on the season and 85.2 in their last five. Xavier's defense in contrast is great, allowing 62 ppg and 61 over their last five. The Muskateers are 21-10 ATS the past two seasons vs. winning teams and we expect them to rise to the occasion and make another statement here.