The top two seeds meet when the Marquette Golden Eagles face the Xavier Musketeers in the 2023 Big East tournament final at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. Marquette is favored by 2 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 153.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college basketball odds page). 

Before making any Xavier vs. Marquette picks, you NEED to check out the college basketball predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. The model enters conference tournament week 76-51 on all-top rated college basketball picks this season, returning nearly $1,200 for $100 players. Anybody who has followed it has seen HUGE returns. 

The model knows Xavier is in the top ten of the country in adjusted offensive efficiency and shooting efficiency. The Musketeers make 40% of 3-point attempts, a top-five mark nationally, and Xavier leads the country with nearly 20 assists per game. The model also knows Marquette leads the Big East in offensive efficiency and leads the country with 59% shooting inside the arc. The Golden Eagles are making 36% of 3-point attempts in conference play, and Marquette has elite ball security. Shaka Smart's team commits a turnover on only 14% of possessions in conference games. 

Now, it has set its sights on Xavier vs. Marquette. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in over 50% of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any college basketball picks.

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