The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (3-3) and the Xavier Musketeers (4-2) collide Monday evening at 6:30 at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH. Xavier has won all four all-time matchups between the programs.

The Musketeers are 15-point favorites in the latest Oakland vs. Xavier odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 149.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college basketball odds page). Before making any Oakland vs. Xavier picks, you need to check out the college basketball predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 4 of the 2023-24 season on an 94-61 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning more than $1,800 for $100 players. It is also off to an 8-2 roll on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows Xavier sophomore guard Desmond Claude has been the offensive catalyst. Claude owns the ball control and speed to break down defenders. The Connecticut native averages 15.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. On Nov. 17 versus Washington, Claude dropped a season-high 19 points with seven boards.

The model also knows Oakland junior forward Trey Townsend brings outstanding energy onto the floor. Townsend excels on the glass while getting into the lane consistently. The Mississippi native leads the team in points (14.8), rebounds (8.7  and assists (3.5). On Nov. 20 against Loyola Marymount, Townsend supplied 18 points and eight boards.

Now, the model has set its sights on Oakland vs. Xavier. We can tell you the model is leaning Under on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in over 70% of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see the model before locking in any college basketball picks.

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