Vanderbilt Commodores vs Xavier Musketeers 3/22/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
The Xavier Musketeers and the Vanderbilt Commodores will battle in a Quarterfinals NIT match on Tuesday, March 22 at 9:00 p.m. ET at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH.
The Vanderbilt Commodores hold a 7-11 record in the Southeastern Conference and are 19-16 overall. The Xavier Musketeers are 8-11 in the Big East and are 20-13 overall.
The Vanderbilt Commodores won 70-68 in overtime in their second-round match against the Dayton Flyers last Sunday.
Scotty Pippen Jr. scored 32 points, handed 7 assists, and 3 steals. Liam Robbins’ offensive rebound helped lift Vanderbilt to 70-68 and blocked a shot with 0.4 seconds left to secure the victory. Robbins finished with 4 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
The Commodores were limited to 37.2% in the shooting which is 9% lower than the Flyers. They made 10 of 26 three-pointers and only 14 of 20 free throws. They edged Dayton in rebounding, 37-35, and forced the Flyers to commit 13 turnovers.
As a team, Vanderbilt is averaging 70.7 ppg (205th), 34.3 rebounds (280th), 11.7 assists per game is 342nd in the league. Vanderbilt is led by Scotty Pippen Jr. with an average of 20.2 ppg, 4.4 assists, and 1.9 steals per game.
Jordan Wright leads with 6.5 rpg while Quentin Millodomira-Brown leads with 1.1 blocks per game. Myles Stute leads with 44.4% FG.
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Vanderbilt Commodores vs Xavier Musketeers Predictions 3/22/2022
The Xavier Musketeers dominated the Florida Gators at 72-56 in their second-round match last Sunday. Both teams scored 33 points at the half but Xavier outscored Florida by 13 points in the second half for the win.
Six players scored in double-digits led by Nate Johnson with 16 points. Jack Nunge had 12 points, Colby Jones added 11, Zach Freemantle and Dwon Odom contributed 10 points each with Odom grabbing 7 rebounds. Xavier shot 49.1%, 17% more than Florida. They made 4 of 20 three-pointers and 16 of 22 free throws.
The Musketeers outrebounded the Gators, 43-32 but committed 18 turnovers. As a team, Xavier is averaging 73.8 ppg (tied for 112th), 37.4 RPG (90th), and 14.7 assists per game is 78th NCAA Men’s basketball.
Jack Nunge leads Xavier with 13.4 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 1.4 blocks per game, and 54.2% in FG shooting. Colby Jones leads with 1.6 steals while Paul Scruggs with 4.1 assists per game.
Vanderbilt Commodores vs Xavier Musketeers. The NCAAB pick is the Xavier Musketeers. Xavier edges Vanderbilt in offense scoring 3 more points per game. Xavier only allows 62 ppg from opponents versus 69.5 from Vanderbilt. Xavier is also ahead in shooting, rebounding, assists, and blocks.
The Musketeers played very well outside the conference and with the stronger offense, will control the game and defeat the Commodores to be part of the NIT final four. Taking the win is the Xavier Musketeers with a final score prediction of 74-69.
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Vanderbilt Commodores vs Xavier Musketeers 3/22/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
NCAAB Starting Time: 9:00 P.M. ET
Location: Cintas Center, Cincinnati, OH
Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2022
TV: ESPN
NCAAB ODDS: Xavier Musketeers -3.5
NCAAB TOTALS: 143.0