DePaul Blue Demons vs Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
The biggest event in College Basketball is near. The 2024 March Madness will start in three weeks and it’s time for all the programs to get a spot on it. That’s the case for the DePaul Blue Demons and the Marquette Golden Eagles who want to make it. Let’s see the DePaul vs Marquette prediction for today’s matchup.
DePaul enters this game as a massive underdog once again, as they have been the underdog in all 19 of their games this season. They are 0-19 in those games, and they have lost 13 straight games overall. Their record for the season is just 3-22, and they have yet to win a game on the road, going 0-10.
In their last game, DePaul lost to Providence by a score of 81-70. Over their last 10 games, they have gone 0-10 on the road, and their average margin of defeat on the road this season is -17.9 points per game.
DePaul’s ATS record this season is 8-16-1. On the road, the Blue Demons are 4-6 vs. the spread. As the underdog, DePaul is 5-13-1 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Blue Demons have gone 4-6 ATS.
This season, the over/under record for DePaul games is 13-12, and today’s over/under line of 150.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (143.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 153 points, and over their last 10 games, the over/under record is 7-3.
Marquette wants to get back in the Top-5
Marquette comes into this game with a 19-6 record, including a 10-4 record in Big East play, based on the NCAAB standings. They have been particularly strong at home, going 13-2 with an average scoring margin of +14.5 points per game. They will be looking to bounce back from their most recent game, a 81-53 loss to Connecticut.
For the season, Marquette has been favored in 19 of their 25 games, going 15-4 in those contests. They are also 9-2 in non-conference games, compared to a 10-4 record in Big East play.
Marquette has an ATS record of 14-10-1 this season and they have gone 9-5-1 against the spread at home. Over their last three home games, they are 3-0 vs. the spread and they have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games as the favorite.
This season, the over/under record for Marquette games is 9-16 and the average scoring total in their games is 146.4 points. So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today’s over/under line of 150.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 148 points and their OU record in their last 10 games is 4-6.
Game Information
DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS vs MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES |
Location of the Game: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 21st 9:00 ET |
Reason: 2023-2024 NCAAB Regular Season |
How to watch: FS1 |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NCAAB Computer Picks for this NCAAB Matchup:
TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
DEPAUL | 69 | 144 | Spread DEP +25.5 |
ML MARQ -10000 |
Total UNDER 150.5 |
MARQUETTE | 75 |
AI Picks: Marquette Golden Eagles 75 – DePaul Blue Demons 69
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Blue Demons +25.5 | ML Golden Eagles -10000 | UNDER 150.5
DePaul vs Marquette Prediction Odds
There are the NCAAB Odds for this matchup of today’s NCAAB Schedule:
DePaul Blue Demons Game Analysis
The DePaul offense is coming off a game where they scored 70 points against Providence. They posted a field goal percentage of 43.9% and connected on 5 threes. 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.
At this time, the Blue Demons’ defense is positioned 324th in the country, permitting 80.5 points per game. The DePaul defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 81 points and allowed Providence to connect on 13 threes.
Based on the NCAAB Injury Report, Caleb Murphy (Wrist) is out of this game, meanwhile, K.T. Raimey (Concussion) could not play today.
Marquette Golden Eagles Game Analysis
The Marquette offense is coming off a game in which they scored 53 points vs. Connecticut. Overall, according to the NCAAB team stats, their field goal percentage was 36.8% while connecting on 5 threes. Tyler Kolek is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 15.7. Meanwhile, Oso Ighodaro also brings a PPG average of 14.2 into the game, accordinf to the NCAAB player stats.
The Golden Eagles’ defense is presently ranked 88th nationally, allowing an average of 68.7 points per contest. So far, the Marquette defense is giving up an average of 9.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.2 times per game (430th).
Only Sean Jones (Knee) will not play today.
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