Friday, December 20, 2013

Xavier at Alabama preview and prediciton

A week after crushing the University of Cincinnati in the Crosstown Classic, Xavier takes a road trip to Alabama in a solid road test. I'm big on stats, so here are some side by side comparisons between the teams.


Xavier                                                                                                                                           Alabama
   8-3                                                                          W-L                                                                5-5
  73.8                                                                       Avg Points                                                     73.9
  63.5                                                                   Avg Points Allowed                                               65.9
   8-1                                                                      Home Record                                                      5-1
   0-2                                                                        Road Record                                                      0-3
   W3                                                                        Current Streak                                                    L1



The stats are pretty even, besides the win loss column which is a lie. They loss to (11) Wichita State by 5 points and (6) Duke by only 10. They had a couple heart breakers, losing to Drexel by 2 in 3OT and USF by 2 as well. They beat teams they're suppose to and keep it close to the one's they're not suppose too. 

Releford averages 17 pts, leading 'Bama and Chrison leads XU with 15.5. Xavier lead the rebound and assist category though, with Stainbrook leading with 8.5 and Dee Davis with 4.2 assists. 

It will be a tough game for the Musketeers, especially looking for their first road win for the season. It is a needed win though, with the upcoming games against Wake Forest, St. John's, Butler and Marquette, all with winning records. Xavier needs to make a statement here, and I believe it's possible.

PREDICTION: Xavier defeats Alabam 71-66

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