Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Marquette Golden Eagles by 4
In a sporty concoction that promises to be as tasty as a peanut butter and jam sandwich, we have Marquette's Golden Eagles swooping down on Xavier's Musketeers. The feathery fellows from Marquette roll into this contest sporting a slightly healthier regular season record of 10 wins and 2 losses, compared to Xavier's decent but relatively more modest 8-and-4 tally.
Marquette's form of attack in this game will heavily rely on their dynamic duo: Kam Jones and David Joplin. Jones has been lighting up the scoreboard with 20.3 points per contest and dishing out assists like a charitable Santa Claus with his 6.3 dimes considering his season stats. Joplin, on the other hand, has proven to be another serious threat, putting up an impressive 14.3 points and snagging 5.3 rebounds per game on average for the year.
On the other side of the hardwood, Xavier's response will be shepherded by Zach Freemantle and Ryan Conwell. Freemantle has been a force in the paint this season, scoring at a clip of 16.9 points and vacuuming up 7.7 rebounds per contest. Meanwhile, Conwell's contribution of 17 points per game can't be ignored either.
Looking at the history book, our crystal ball remains rather foggy. The last five matchups between these two have been mostly won by Marquette, but Xavier managed to snatch one away. However, the Musketeers' recent endeavors in the face of adversities are less than inspiring, with losses against Connecticut and Cincinnati in their last games.
In a game where the past seems to whisper into the ears of the present, I'm leaning towards Marquette Golden Eagles, based on their star players' performances and season record. Sometimes spoiling the fun is the only fun you get.
Albert’s Prediction: Marquette Golden Eagles by 4