The DePaul Blue Demons (3-22) travel to face off against the Marquette Golden Eagles (19-6) on Wednesday, February 21st. This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and televised on FS1. Both DePaul and Marquette will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 ET.
DePaul Blue Demons vs Marquette Golden Eagles
The DePaul Blue Demons Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
DePaul enters this game with a 3-22 record, including a 0-14 mark in Big East play. They’ve lost 13 straight games, with their most recent defeat coming at the hands of Providence, 81-70.
As for their road record, it sits at 0-10, and they’ve lost their last 10 games away from home. For the season, DePaul’s average scoring margin on the road is -17.9 points per game.
DePaul’s ATS record this season is just 8-16-1, but they have gone 4-6 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Blue Demons are 5-13-1 vs. the spread this year and just 1-4 in their last five games as the underdog. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, DePaul has gone 4-6 vs. the spread.
DePaul’s over/under record for the season currently sits at 13-12. Today’s over/under line of 150.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (143.6). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 153 points.
The Marquette Golden Eagles Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Marquette has been a dominant team at home this season, going 13-2 with an average scoring margin of +14.5 points per game. They have won three straight games at home and are 9-1 in their last 10 games at home.
Overall, Marquette is 19-6 this season, including a 10-4 record in Big East play. They are coming off an 81-53 loss to Connecticut.
Marquette has an ATS record of 14-10-1 this season, including a mark of 9-5-1 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Golden Eagles are 7-3 vs. the spread.
Marquette’s over/under record this season is 9-16 and the average scoring total in their games is 146.4 points. Today’s over/under line of 150.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (148.7). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 148 points.
DePaul Offense Breakdown
DePaul recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 70 points against Providence. This output exceeded their season average of 64.3 points per game. Leading the team in scoring is Da’Sean Nelson, who is averaging 10.4 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Elijah Fisher also maintains a PPG average of 9.6 heading into game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da’Sean Nelson (F) | 10.4 | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Elijah Fisher (G) | 9.6 | 3.6 | 1.5 |
| Chico Carter Jr. (G) | 11.6 | 2.7 | 3.6 |
Marquette Offense Breakdown
The Marquette offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 53 points versus Connecticut. During the game, they attempted 23 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 36.8%. Tyler Kolek is leading the team in scoring at 15.7 points per contest. Oso Ighodaro has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 14.2 going into the game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Kolek (G) | 15.7 | 4.9 | 7.2 |
| Oso Ighodaro (F) | 14.2 | 7.3 | 2.8 |
| Kam Jones (G) | 14.3 | 2.7 | 2.1 |
DePaul Team Defense
So far, the Blue Demons’ defense is ranked 324th in the country at 80.5 points per contest. In their most recent game, the DePaul defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Providence knocked down 13 three-pointers on their way to 81 points.
Marquette Team Defense
The Golden Eagles’ defense is presently ranked 89th nationally, allowing an average of 68.7 points per contest. Against Connecticut in their most recent game, the Marquette defense gave up a total of 81 points while allowing Connecticut to hit 46% of their shots.
Blue Demons vs Golden Eagles Trends
- In their last three road games, DePaul has averaged 63 points per game while allowing 83. The team’s record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.
- In their last three home games, Marquette has averaged 74 points per game while allowing 70. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Blue Demons have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Golden Eagles have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.
Blue Demons vs Golden Eagles Prediction
For a point-spread bet in this Golden Eagles vs. Golden Eagles matchup, we’re leaning towards the Golden Eagles at -25.5. Although our projections show the Golden Eagles winning 75-69, we suggest placing your bet on the Blue Demons for the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 150.5, and our model projects the Blue Demons and Golden Eagles to reach a combined total of 144 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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Last updated:February 21, 2024 DePaul Blue Demons, Marquette Golden Eagles