Morgan State vs Xavier Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/10/24

In this article, we will formulate a Morgan State vs Xavier prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 10th at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Morgan State Bears Betting Preview

The Morgan State Bears are 5-7 this year after they lost to Bowling Green by a score of 102-81 in their last game. Morgan State trailed 55-37 at halftime, but they did score 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Bears shot 44.4% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 61.9% on free throws in the game. Will Thomas led Morgan State with 19 points and two assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Bears defeated two non-D-1 teams by scores of 124-57 and 123-70. Morgan State has scored 84.3 points per game and they have allowed 77.0 points per game, while also averaging 39 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this season. Wynston Tabbs is averaging 16.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Morgan State is shooting 50.9% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 34.5% on three-pointers this year. Morgan State will face Campbell, Iowa State, Minnesota, SC State, and NC Central following this one.

Xavier Musketeers Betting Preview

The Xavier Musketeers are 7-2 this season after they lost to TCU by a score of 76-72 in their last game. Xavier trailed 39-27 at halftime but did score 43 points in the second half in the narrow loss. The Musketeers shot 48.3% from the field, 32.1% on three-pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Ryan Conwell led Xavier with 17 points and six assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Musketeers defeated South Carolina State by a score of 71-68 but did lose to Michigan by a score of 78-53 before that. Xavier has scored 76.9 points per game and they have allowed 67.7 points per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 18.2 assists per game this season. Ryan Conwell is averaging 16.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Xavier is shooting 45.9% from the field, 77.7% on free throws, and 37.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Xavier will beat Morgan State

• Morgan State has lost each of its last eight road night games against non-conference opponents.
• Xavier has won 14 of its last 15 games at Cintas Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Morgan State has lost the first half in 16 of its last 19 road night games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Xavier’s last seven games has produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
• Each of Morgan State’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 161+ points.

Morgan State vs Xavier Prediction 

Xavier comes into this matchup after losing two out of three games, but those losses did come against TCU and Michigan. The Musketeers have been pretty solid on defense and will have to lock down against a high-scoring Morgan State team. The Bears have some great offensive numbers on the season, but they have also played four non-D-1 teams, which skews the numbers. I think this is a great spot for Xavier to bounce back from some tough losses and I think they win this in a blowout. Take Xavier at home.