Jalen Reynolds and Xavier are double-digit underdogs vs. Arizona. (Getty)
When it comes to the NCAA Tournament, you won’t find many teams which can cover a point spread like Xavier.
The Musketeers are an eye-popping 20-3-1 against the spread in their past 24 March Madness games, including Ws in both contests this tournament.
Of course, each year is different. Rosters change, opponents are different, etc. But it’s still an impressive feat.
Seeded 6th in the West, the Musketeers face No. 2 Arizona in a Sweet 16 game Thursday. The Wildcats opened as 9-point favorites and it has since moved to 11.
Being a double-digit seed has suited the Wildcats well lately – they are 11-3 against the spread in their past 14 games when favored by 10 or more. Xavier has yet to be a double-digit underdog this season.
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Arizona-Xavier Point Spread
Arizona … -11
Xavier … +11
Arizona is 23-13 against the spread, including 7-3 over the last 10 games.
Xavier is 17-17-1 ATS, with a 6-3-1 mark over the past 10.
Arizona is 13-0 straight up over the last 13, Xavier is 7-3 in the last 10.
Xavier is 6-3 ATS vs. ranked opponents this season.
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Arizona-Xavier Over-Under
Over-Under … 136
Arizona is 16-20 on the Over-Under, while Xavier is 16-19.
The UNDER has won in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games.
The UNDER has won in 9 of Xavier’s past 12 games.
Arizona-Xavier Money Line
Arizona … -700
Xavier … +535
The Basics
Who:
No. 2 Arizona (33-3) vs. No. 6 Xavier (23-13)
What:
NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
When:
Thursday, March 26
Where:
Staples Center in Los Angeles, California
Bracket Region:
West
Time:
10:17 p.m. Eastern
Channel:
TBS
