Santa Clara vs Xavier Picks and Prediction for Monday, November 10, 2025
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Santa Clara vs Xavier Information
The Santa Clara Broncos will take their first road trip of the season Monday night with a game in Cincinnati against the Xavier Musketeers. Santa Clara is undefeated through two games played, following a 12-point victory in game two of the season. The Xavier Musketeers remain at home Monday night undefeated through two games following a 5 point victory last time out. Stay in the loop with our College Basketball Picks.
Santa Clara Preview
The Santa Clara offense has been solid this season, averaging 81 points on 43.6% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Santa Clara has been even better, holding opponents to 60 points per game through two games played. Elijah Mahi leads the Santa Clara offense this season, averaging 16.5 points per game. Sash Gavalyugov is 2nd on the roster, averaging 13.5 points, and Christian Hammond chips in a third-best 12.5 points per game. Jake Ensminger is averaging 11.5 points and leads the team dishing out five assists per game.
Xavier Preview
Offensively, Xavier has been mediocre this season, averaging 70 points on 38.4% shooting for the floor. Defensively, Xavier has held their own, giving up just 65.5 points per game over their first two games of the year. Malik Messina-Moore leads Xavier this season, averaging 16.5 points and 3.5 assists per game. Tre Carroll and Roddy Anderson III are both tied for second on the roster, averaging 11 points apiece.
Santa Clara vs Xavier Prediction
Both teams are playing good basketball coming into this matchup, but Xavier will have the edge. They must win again at home, and that will be the difference Monday night. Taking Xavier to do enough on both sides of the ball to get the win and cover to remain undefeated. Final Score Prediction, Xavier Musketeers win and cover 81-73.
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