Prediction Time - Xavier

I predicted we'd beat Providence at home. We didn't. I predicted we'd beat Butler at home. We didn't. Both those games were definitely winnable. We have looked horrible in two of our most recent road games - St. John's and GTown - totally over-matched in both.

If Blueitt doesn't play, we should win. I mean how can we not beat a team missing its two best players - Blueitt and Sumner? But based on Mack's comments yesterday, my guess is Blueitt plays. We'll see.

If he does, unfortunately, I think we lose another close one - just like Providence and Butler.

We have been having trouble scoring lately - 65 points and 62 points in our last two games. Xavier's 1-3-1 - when they use it - has given us huge problems in the past. You need an experienced point guard to run the show against that type of 1-3-1. I just don't see Markus or Rowsey being the right guy to lead the attack, especially since both our so small.

I think we will still have trouble scoring.

Xavier 72; MU - 68

I think MU comes out with passion and attitude. Play off the sellout crowd. Get a decent first half lead, hold on and Erin a closer game at the end, until MU pulls away late.

MU 83 Xavier 69

If Phantom has us losing, then I'm feeling good about Saturday.
MU 85 - X 77

If Blueitt plays, he may still not be at 100%. Either way, I think we will benefit from the week off to get right. We needed the time and I'm expecting it to pay off. Maybe it's irrational, but after being on top of the college basketball world 3 weeks ago, we're now on the ropes. Come off strong, we have a chance to salvage a bid. Big crowd, great atmosphere, it's time to rebound.

Marquette 78-70 Xavier

I actually think we win this game. Saturday night, sellout crowd. The optics shape up nicely for MU. We go down again at home and I think MU can kiss the bubble goodbye. MU by 6.

MU favored by 3 1/2

Think we win fairly comfortably, but not in a blowout. I'll go MU 80, X 71.

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Originally Posted by MU/Panther

MU 83 Xavier 69

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I was close. :p