We have two good offenses going at it in the matchup. Xavier finished the season winning eight of their last nine games. Illinois has been dealing with injuries or illness all season and that has led them to be very inconsistent this season. The Illini are just 316th in three-point shooting while Xavier is sixth. Xavier plays at a fast pace and will look to run against Illinois. Xavier is 7-2 against the spread in their last nine games. I think Xavier will win this one outright but take the points.

Play on Xavier. This is a free play.