The Towson Tigers (2-2) will be in the Charleston Classic at TD Arena when they go head-to-head against the 18th-ranked Xavier Musketeers (4-0). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Xavier Musketeers vs. Towson Tigers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Tigers lost to the 15th-ranked Florida Gators, 66-60, while the Musketeers edged the Missouri State Bears, 59-56.
The Musketeers forced 22 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 27.3). Towson, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (12-16; 75.0 percent). Allen Betrand played well for Towson, recording 14 points. Meanwhile, Xavier received a boost from Paul Scruggs, who put up 14 points and five assists.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. Towson ranks 317th in possessions per game (66.1) and Xavier is 260th (67.7) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Xavier vs. Towson Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Xavier, ATS Winner – Towson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Xavier ranks 73rd in assists per game (14.5) while Towson ranks 298th (10.3).
- The Tigers rank 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Musketeers rank 100th (3.1).
- Towson allows the 31st-fewest rebounds per game (31.8) while Xavier ranks 45th (32.4).
- The Tigers rank 45th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Musketeers rank 198th (6.8).
- Xavier ranks 211th in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while Towson ranks 309th (17.5).
