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  3. Marquette Golden Eagles vs DePaul Blue Demons
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Game time: January 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Wintrust Arena — Chicago, IL

Article updated Jan 13, 10:18 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Marquette Golden Eagles will face off against the DePaul Blue Demons in a Big East game in Chicago on Tuesday night. Marquette holds an impressive 14-2 record overall and

Game outlook

The Marquette Golden Eagles will face off against the DePaul Blue Demons in a Big East game in Chicago on Tuesday night. Marquette holds an impressive 14-2 record overall and remains undefeated in Big East play at 5-0, while DePaul has struggled in conference games with a 0-6 record and holds a 9-8 record overall. The betting odds favor Marquette with a -12.5 spread that has remained steady. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm EST.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Golden Eagles -975 | Blue Demons +630

Spread: Golden Eagles -12.5 (-110) | Blue Demons +12.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marquette will win straight-up is 91%.

Marquette Golden Eagles

The Marquette Golden Eagles secured a 74-66 victory over Georgetown, maintaining their perfect record in the Big East. Head coach Shaka Smart praised the effort of his team, particularly guard Chase Ross who scored a career-high 27 points and contributed six steals. Despite shooting struggles, Marquette capitalized on turnovers and steals to secure the win. The Golden Eagles are currently the top team in the Big East with a 5-0 conference record and impressive offensive and defensive stats. The team is facing key injuries to Sean Jones and Al Amadou but continues to perform well overall. Offensively, Marquette is ranked in the top 75, and defensively, they hold a solid ranking in the top 61. For those looking to profit, selecting the Best NCAAB Handicappers could be advantageous.

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DePaul Blue Demons Analysis

The DePaul Blue Demons suffered a 77-63 loss to Xavier, dropping their Big East record to 0-6 this season. Head coach Chris Holtmann expressed a focus on improvement, acknowledging the challenge of turning around the program. DePaul struggled with poor shooting, connecting on less than 40 percent of their shots, and was outrebounded by Xavier. Despite a strong start in non-conference games, the Blue Demons have yet to secure a conference win. They currently rank sixth in scoring offense in the Big East but struggle defensively, ranking last in scoring defense. Injuries are not a factor for the team. Moving forward, DePaul will aim to improve their performance and secure their first conference victory against Marquette.

Marquette Dominance Continues Against DePaul, Favored to Win Tuesday Night

Marquette's dominance in this series, both historically and in recent years, is evident through their four consecutive wins and six victories in the last seven meetings against DePaul. Their superiority is highlighted by their average 16-point margin of victory in the last two encounters at DePaul. Marquette enters the game with the third-best scoring offense in the conference and ranks 18th nationwide in offensive efficiency. Additionally, they rank third in the Big East for margin of victory and second in scoring defense. On the other hand, DePaul started strong with nine wins in their first 11 out-of-conference games, but their performance has declined with a winless record in conference play. The Blue Demons have suffered double-digit losses in four of their six conference games, with an average margin of defeat standing at 19 points. Marquette is poised for success and is favored to emerge victorious against DePaul on Tuesday night.

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SportsJaw Golden Eagles vs Blue Demons archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Golden Eagles vs Blue Demons matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Marquette Golden Eagles-975 → -1,025Moved
  • Moneyline · DePaul Blue Demons+630 → +649Moved
  • Spread · Marquette Golden Eagles-12.5 (-110) → -13 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · DePaul Blue Demons+12.5 (-110) → +13 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over147 (-110) → 147.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under147 (-110) → 147.25 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Marquette Golden Eagles
12-20 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
DePaul Blue Demons
16-16 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-14T03:18:04.903Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Marquette Golden Eagles secured a 74-66 victory over Georgetown, maintaining their perfect record in the Big East. Head coach Shaka Smart praised the effort of his team, particularly guard Chase Ross who scored a career-high 27 points and contributed six steals. Despite shooting struggles, Marquette capitalized on turnovers and steals to secure the win. The Golden Eagles are currently the top team in the Big East with a 5-0 conference record and impressive offensive and defensive stats. The team is facing key injuries to Sean Jones and Al Amadou but continues to perform well overall. Offensively, Marquette is ranked in the top 75, and defensively, they hold a solid ranking in the top 61. For those looking to profit, selecting the Best NCAAB Handicappers could be advantageous.

The DePaul Blue Demons suffered a 77-63 loss to Xavier, dropping their Big East record to 0-6 this season. Head coach Chris Holtmann expressed a focus on improvement, acknowledging the challenge of turning around the program. DePaul struggled with poor shooting, connecting on less than 40 percent of their shots, and was outrebounded by Xavier. Despite a strong start in non-conference games, the Blue Demons have yet to secure a conference win. They currently rank sixth in scoring offense in the Big East but struggle defensively, ranking last in scoring defense. Injuries are not a factor for the team. Moving forward, DePaul will aim to improve their performance and secure their first conference victory against Marquette.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-21DePaul Blue Demons 71 · Marquette Golden Eagles 105
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Marquette Golden Eagles defeated DePaul Blue Demons 85-83

Marquette Golden Eagles defeated DePaul Blue Demons 85-83 on January 14, 2025, a 2-point decision in the series. Marquette Golden Eagles' strongest period was the overtime, when it outscored its opponent 18-16. Against SportsJaw's recorded Marquette Golden Eagles -13 (-110) spread, DePaul Blue Demons covered, while the 168 combined points finished over the recorded total of 147.25.

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Tipster picks

  • 1707662905Spread · DePaul Blue Demons +12.5 (-110)Win
  • RcTotal · Over 147 (-110)Win
  • DrpaulSpread · DePaul Blue Demons +13 (-110)Win
  • Joem81Total · Over 148 (-110)Win