Xavier vs. Texas Odds, Pick | Sweet 16 Betting Prediction (Friday, March 24)

Xavier vs. Texas Sweet 16 Odds, Prediction

Xavier and Texas aren't the sexiest teams remaining in the tournament.

But Texas in particular is adored by the advanced metrics.

Prior to the start of the tournament, our Ryan Collinsworth identified three metrics that determined the last three NCAA Tournament champions.

The teams need to have a benchmark Adjusted Offensive Efficiency, Adjusted Defensive Efficiency and Adjusted Efficiency Margin.

Only six teams fit that bill: Houston, Alabama, UConn, Purdue, UCLA. And, of course, Texas.

Only four of those teams remain. Alabama wouldn't have to face any of the other teams until the national championship game.

UConn could face Houston or Texas in the Final Four. Meanwhile, Texas and Houston could face off in the Elite Eight on Sunday.

How does that factor into tonight's Xavier vs. Texas matchup?

Xavier vs. Texas College Basketball Odds, Prediction