"Xavier is being outscored by 1.3 points per game with a -37 scoring differential overall. It puts up 78.3 points per game (128th in college basketball) and allows 79.6 per outing (320th in college basketball). The 32.4 rebounds per game Xavier averages rank 155th in the country, and are two fewer than the 34.4 its opponents grab per contest."
"Xavier has a 3-4 record against the spread in games it was favored by 4.5 points or more this season. Georgetown has an 8-4 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 4.5 points or more this season. These two teams average a combined 152.5 points per game, two fewer points than the total of 154.5 set for this matchup."
Xavier and Georgetown, both struggling teams with identical 13-15 records and 5-12 Big East conference marks, face off with Xavier favored by 4.5 points. Xavier aims to break a three-game losing streak while Georgetown enters on a five-game skid. The point total is set at 154.5, slightly above the combined 152.5 points per game these teams average. Xavier scores 78.3 points per game while allowing 79.6, ranking 128th and 320th defensively respectively. Georgetown has performed well against the spread as an underdog (8-4) while Xavier struggles when favored (3-4). Both teams show defensive vulnerabilities with Xavier allowing 99.2 points per 100 possessions.
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