Basketball/College Sports
Texas Faces Xavier in Crucial 2025 First Four Showdown
In a pivotal March Madness clash, Texas is set to duel with Xavier, as both teams vie for a spot in the next tournament stage.
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The Xavier Musketeers (21-11) and the Texas Longhorns (19-15) are set to clash in a First Four matchup in Dayton on Wednesday. The winner will secure the No. 11 seed in the Midwest region and advance to face the No. 6 seed, Illinois.
Game Details
- Tip-off: 9:10 PM ET
- Current Odds: Xavier favored by 3.5 points, over/under at 151.5
Why Xavier Can Cover
- Zach Freemantle leads the Musketeers with an average of 17.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game and has been consistent in scoring.
- Ryan Conwell, averaging 16.8 points, showcased impressive shooting skills in his last game, scoring a season-high 38 points.
Why Texas Can Cover
- Tre Johnson is projected to be a lottery pick in 2025. He leads Texas with 19.8 points per game.
- Arthur Kaluma contributes significantly in defense and rebounding, an asset in tight games.
Expert Predictions
The SportsLine model favors the over on total points, predicting a combined score of 153 points. View further predictions and insights on the matchup at SportsLine.
