Las Vegas Invitational - George Washington Colonials vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA College Basketball Betting

College hoops betting interest focuses on the George Washington Colonials vs Xavier Musketeers battle Thursday at Orleans Arena as the Musketeers look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Xavier Musketeers as -18.5-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.

George Washington Colonials vs Xavier Musketeers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Xavier Musketeers bring a 4-0 record (4-0 ATS) to this tilt against the 2-2 Colonials, who are 0-2 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Xavier go 4-0 so far and the George Washington Colonials go 1-1.

The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Xavier Musketeers at No. 14 and the George Washington Colonials at No. 104 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Xavier has the nation's No. 14-rated offensive output, at 94.5 PPG. The visiting George Washington Colonials defense ranks No. 149 allowing on average 71.5 PPG. The Musketeers FG% has averaged 56.76% so far, more than the Xavier Colonials marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.44% per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

George Washington got 19 points from Patrick Steeves but lost anyway, 67-65, to Rider on Monday at Charles E. Smith Center.

The battle between the Musketeers and Pirates didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Hampton was handed a 96-60 defeat on Monday at Cintas Center.

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