Friday, November 20, 2015

Crisler Center

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The Xavier Musketeers travel to Crisler Center to play the Michigan Wolverines on Friday, November 20, 2015. The opening line for this game has Michigan as 5 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 144.5. The Musketeers come into this game with an overall record of 2-0 and they have yet to play a road game. The Wolverines have an overall record of 2-0 and a home record of 2-0.

J.P. Macura comes into this contest averaging 16.5 points per game while playing 21.5 minutes per night so far this season for the Musketeers. He pulls down 3.5 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.5 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 57% while his free throw percentage is currently at 100%. Edmond Sumner averages 15.5 points per game in 27 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.5 assists per contest and 3.5 rebounds per game for Xavier. His field goal percentage is 50% for the year while his free throw percentage is 65%.

Caris LeVert averages 14.5 points per game while playing 30.5 minutes per contest this year for the Wolverines. He grabs 4 rebounds per game and has 6 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage currently is at 88%. Derrick Walton averages 14 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 26 minutes per contest. He also averages 4 rebounds per contest and 4 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 64% and his free throw percentage is 80%.

Xavier averages 79.5 points per contest this season which ranks them 99th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 10.5 and their shooting percentage is 42% as a team which has them ranked 179th. Behind the arc they shoot 33% which is good for 157th in the country. They average 41 rebounds per game and 14 assists per game which ranks them 100th and 107th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 214th with 14 per game. The Musketeers allow 69 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 132nd in the nation. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc ranking them 194th and 222nd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 26.5 rebounds a game which ranks 23rd and they give up 10 assists per contest which puts them in 77th place in the country. They force 17.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 42nd in the Division 1.

Michigan averages 88 points per game this year which ranks them 42nd in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 20 and their shooting percentage is 52% as a team which has them sitting in the 32nd spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 54% which is good for 4th in the nation. They average 32 rebounds per game and 20 assists per contest which ranks them 276th and 21st respectively. In the turnover department the Wolverines rank 89th with 11 per game. The Wolverines allow 68 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 114th in the country. They also allow a 46% shooting percentage and a 39% average from behind the arc ranking them 244th and 283rd in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 27 rebounds a game which ranks 25th and they give up 13 assists per contest which puts them in 196th place in the nation. The Wolverines force 17 turnovers per game which ranks them 54th in college basketball.

Xavier Musketeers Betting Trends

The Xavier Musketeers are 0-0 against the spread

The Xavier Musketeers are 0-0 against the over/under

Michigan Wolverines Betting Trends

The Michigan Wolverines are 1-0 against the spread

The Michigan Wolverines are 1-0 against the over/under

Xavier Musketeers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Michigan Wolverines Injuries

11/19/15 G Zak Irvin Back probable Friday vs. Xavier

Josh's Pick: Take Xavier

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