Xavier vs. Northern Iowa

The Xavier Musketeers have been a very steady program over the years, and this year tends to follow suit as they have reached a #11 ranking early in the season. They have reached the final round of the Puerto Rico Tip-off. Northern Iowa has been a classy and talented mid-major for many years, and their giant killer reputation is well earned. They already have taken down a pair of power-5 conference teams in Arizona State and Oklahoma, and surely can compete with Xavier here. The Musketeers certainly looked vulnerable slipping past Missouri and Clemson to get here, winning the two games by a combined seven points. Northern Iowa likes to control tempo and have turned their quality opponents over 56 times in three games, the difference maker. Make the play on Northern Iowa, on the moneyline.