DePaul Blue Demons vs Xavier Musketeers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In this upcoming Big East matchup, the struggling DePaul Blue Demons will face the Xavier Musketeers in Cincinnati, OH. DePaul has a record of 11-14 and has been struggling in conference play, while Xavier sits at 15-10 and is on the postseason bubble. The opening tip for this game is set for noon EST, with Xavier being the betting favorite at -12.5. For more on this DePaul at Xavier prediction, continue reading.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blue Demons +570 | Musketeers -868

Spread: Blue Demons +12.5 (-110) | Musketeers -12.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Xavier will win straight-up is 90%.

DePaul Blue Demons

The DePaul Blue Demons suffered a 68-58 loss against Marquette, marking their second consecutive defeat. Despite closing the gap to eight points in the second half, they were unable to make a comeback. Head coach Chris Holtmann credited Marquette for their performance, particularly in dominating the glass and forcing turnovers. CJ Gunn led the Blue Demons with 14 points, while Isaiah Rivera contributed 13 points. Unfortunately, DePaul struggled with shooting percentages and free throws, ultimately resulting in the loss. With a record of 11-14 overall and 2-12 in the Big East, the Blue Demons face a challenging road ahead in the NCAA Tournament unless they improve their performance. In terms of stats, DePaul ranks low in offensive and defensive efficiency, while also struggling with scoring margin and rebounding. Key injuries are not currently reported. In terms of statistics, DePaul ranks 321 in power rankings, with notable areas of weakness including field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and defensive rebounding. Their offensive and defensive averages are relatively close, but their performance in key areas such as three-point shooting and turnovers leaves room for improvement.