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Marquette vs DePaul

Sat Jan 28 2:00PM
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Final
69
 12TODDS
MARQ335689155.5
DPAUL323769+9.5

Marquette vs DePaul Basketball Predictions & Best Bets

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Marquette is on the road playing DePaul at the Wintrust Arena stadium on Saturday, 1/28/2023 @ 2:00pm EST. Marquette -9.5 was the opening favorite and line hasn't moved.

A Big East matchup between Marquette and DePaul will take place on Saturday in Chicago. With a record of 16-5 and an 8-2 record in Big East play, the Golden Eagles are having a great season. The DePaul Purple Eagles come in with a 9-12 record and a 3-7 record in the Big East. There will be an opening tap at 2:00 pm EST for this matchup.

Let's fly, Eagles!

Marquette is once again near the top of the Big East standings as the season nears its halfway point. Xavier is just one game ahead of the Golden Eagles in the conference standings with an 8-2 record. Due to the fact that Marquette hasn't played in a week, they will be fresh heading into this matchup. Seton Hall lost 74-53 to Marquette last Saturday. Kam Jones led the way with 22 points, while Oso Ighodaro had 18 points and six rebounds. Marquette has won eight of its first ten conference games, the fastest start to conference play since 2018-19. The Golden Eagles are now ranked 16th heading into Saturday's game.

Loss of a doubtful nature

Throughout the first half of the Big East schedule, the DePaul Blue Demons have struggled. The Blue Demons are 3-7 in conference play, including three losses in their last four games. The Blue Demons were defeated 81-76 by the Georgetown Hoyas on Tuesday night, marking Georgetown's first conference win in 30 games. Umoja Gibson led the Demons with a game-high 24 points. A 13-point and five-rebound performance by Javon Johnson rounded out the scoring. Only 58% of DePaul's free throws were made. Overall, the team shot 48% from the floor.

With DePaul coming off a tough loss and depleted at the guard position, the Golden Eagles shouldn't have too much trouble. The ability of Marquette to get to the basket and make easy baskets will be a boon against the Blue Demons' defense. This defense has been relatively forgiving to opposing offenses. In spite of DePaul's struggles on the glass, Marquette does a good job protecting the basketball. The team plays UConn on the road and Xavier at home in two of its last three Big East games before taking on UConn. Despite the tough competition, the Golden Eagles should win easily.

Marquette Highlights

With a power ranking of 6, Marquette is ranked #16 in offense (scoring an average of 82.29 per game), #232 in defense (allowing an average of 71.00 points to be scored against them per game) and are 16-5 (14-6-1 ATS) this season.

DePaul Highlights

DePaul Blue Demons has a power ranking of 245 and are #188 for offense (scoring an average of 71.35 per game), #309 for defense (giving up an average of 71.00 points per game) and 9-12 (9-10-2 ATS) overall. Marquette went 1-2 (1-2 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against DePaul.

Curated Picks & Predictions

  • From the lines set by Sportsbooks, they predict the score to be MARQ 67, DPAUL 86.
  • The SportsJaw community predicts Marquette Golden Eagles to cover (51%)
  • OddsShark predicts Marquette will win, cover the spread, and the total will go under.
  • 59% picked DePaul Blue Demons on Covers.com
  • Our ScoreCaster predicts Golden Eagles 88 to Blue Demons 81.

Staff Prediction

Our prediction: Golden Eagles 88 to Blue Demons 81.

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Current Odds[ - ]

 
MARQ
DPAUL
Open
Side
-9.5
+9.5
+9.5
Moneyline
-475
+375
+400
Total
Over 155.5
Under 155.5
153.5

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Power Rankings[ - ]

Marquette Golden Eagles
HIGHLIGHTS
DePaul Blue Demons
16th
OFFENSE
188th
4th
FG %
311th
133rd
3 PT %
102nd
315th
Rebounds
291st
232nd
DEFENSE
309th
257th
FG %
262nd
212th
3 PT %
283rd
259th
Rebounds
352nd

Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]

Marquette Golden EaglesMarquette

vs SETONW 74-53
53.7FG %
77.78FT %
93 PT %
vs PROVW 83-75
52.73FG %
85FT %
83 PT %
vs XUL 76-80
47.69FG %
72.73FT %
63 PT %
vs UCONNW 82-76
50.85FG %
84.21FT %
63 PT %
vs GTOWNW 95-73
54.93FG %
83.33FT %
123 PT %
vs SJUW 96-85
53.23FG %
76.92FT %
103 PT %
vs NOVAW 68-66
47.37FG %
57.14FT %
103 PT %
vs SETONW 83-69
54.1FG %
72.73FT %
93 PT %
vs PROVL 98-103
52FG %
68.42FT %
73 PT %
vs CREIW 69-58
45FG %
64.29FT %
63 PT %

DePaul Blue DemonsDePaul

vs GTOWNL 76-81
49.15FG %
57.89FT %
73 PT %
vs PROVL 64-75
44.26FG %
37.5FT %
73 PT %
vs XUW 73-72
42.62FG %
75FT %
93 PT %
vs SETONL 67-71
44.9FG %
87.5FT %
93 PT %
vs NOVAW 75-65
45.45FG %
80FT %
93 PT %
vs BUTL 70-78
45FG %
76.92FT %
63 PT %
vs PROVL 59-74
35.09FG %
75FT %
43 PT %
vs GTOWNW 83-76
45.16FG %
80FT %
113 PT %
vs CREIL 65-80
34.25FG %
77.78FT %
83 PT %
vs NWESTL 45-83
30.77FG %
77.78FT %
63 PT %

Injuries[ - ]

Marquette Golden EaglesMarquette

  • G/FZach Wrightsil (Is out for season, Knee)

DePaul Blue DemonsDePaul

  • CNick Ongenda (Is out indefinitely, Wrist)
  • GJalen Terry (Is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Marquette, Illness)

Infographics & Predictions[ - ]

Marquette vs DePaul prediction and stats

have a significantly better offense and the Golden Eagles have a slightly better defense. The Golden Eagles won more games straight up and against the spread over their last 3 matchups. Adjusted score predictions based on power rankings and strength of schedule: Golden Eagles 82 to Blue Demons 70.

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Marquette Injuries

  • G/F Zach Wrightsil Is out for season, Knee

DePaul Injuries

  • C Nick Ongenda Is out indefinitely, Wrist
  • G Jalen Terry Is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Marquette, Illness

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Marquette vs DePaul infographic

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