*10* MASSACRE on Xavier.

The Xavier Musketeers are still undefeated, and they've recorded impressive wins over Michigan and Wake Forest on the road. They face their toughest test to date at Villanova this afternoon, but my money is on the Musketeers getting a handful of points.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Musketeers have covered the spread in each of their last four road games, and all four of those came against teams with a winning record. Most recently they won 78-70 at Wake Forest, holding the Deacons to just 38 percent shooting.

2. Battle on the Boards - Musketeers have been dominant when it comes to rebounding, and they are averaging just shy of 40 rebounds per game. They out-rebounded Wake Forest 42-35 in their last game, and I expect them to own the boards here today.

3. X-Factor - Xavier comes in hot, averaging 82.6 points per game on 47.5 percent shooting in it's last five games. That's 10 points more than the Wildcats during the same span.

Selection: This is a play on the Xavier Musketeers (10*)