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Xavier Musketeers (6-3) vs. Cincinnati Bearcats (6-3)

The 90th Crosstown Shootout is upon us, as the Xavier Musketeers take on the Cincinnati Bearcats at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday, December 10, 2022. The Bearcats lead the series 51-38, but the Musketeers have won the last three encounters, so let’s take closer look to get you the best Xavier vs. Cincinnati betting pick. 

The Musketeers open as slight road favorites. The bookies expect to see a high-scoring affair, setting the opening line at 152.5 points. 

The Xavier Musketeers (6-3) won a couple of games last week, defeating SE Louisiana 95-63 as 23.5-point home favorites and West Virginia 84-74 as small 2.5-point home favorites. Last Saturday, the Musketeers trailed the Mountaineers for most of the game. They allowed only six points in the last six minutes of the second half while scoring 15 in a return. 

The Musketeers defended well against West Virginia when it mattered the most. On the other side of the ball, they shot 53.8% from the field (5-for-12 from deep) and 23-for-30 from the free-throw line while handing out 20 assists and committing 15 turnovers. Senior guard Souley Boum notched 23 points and seven assists, senior big man Jack Nunge posted a 17-point, 14-rebound double-double, and junior G Colby Jones added 14 points and four assists. 

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