This is a play on the TEXAS A&M AGGIES for our NIT Championship Winner. Texas A&M has rolled through its first four games as it defeated Alcorn St., Oregon, Wake Forest and Washington St. by 12, 15, 15 and 16 points respectively. The Aggies defense is ranked No. 110 in points allowed and No. 128 in shooting defense and has improved recently. They have allowed an average of 60.1 ppg over their last seven games which is over six points less ppg on their season average. Texas A&M is 6-0 ATS in its last six games after three straight games allowing 40 percent shooting or less. Xavier has won its four games in the NIT by much smaller margins as it has won by 4, 6, 2 and 7 points. The Musketeers closed the regular season and Big East Tournament on a 1-6 run so the recent run can be considered more fortunate than skillful. They are average on both ends as they are ranked No. 153 in offensive shooting and No. 132 in defensive shooting. Xavier is 2-8 ATS after scoring 80 points or more this season. Here, we play on favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points averaging between 67 and 74 ppg going up against teams allowing between 67 and 74 ppg, after three straight wins by 15 points or more. This situation is 35-12 ATS (74.5 percent) since 1997. 10* (652) Texas A&M Aggies