The Xavier Musketeers (11-12, 3-7 Big East) will try to snap their five-game losing streak when they challenge the DePaul Blue Demons (12-9, 4-6 Big East) at Cintas Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
DePaul Blue Demons vs. Xavier Musketeers Free Prediction
In the Blue Demons’ last contest, they beat the Providence Friars, 67-55. The Blue Demons, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.1, had a ridiculous mark of 41.2 and held the Friars to an effective field goal percentage of 0.348 (below their season average of 0.487). DePaul rallied around Paul Reed, who was the game’s high scorer with 18 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
The Musketeers were blown out by the Creighton Bluejays in their last game, 76-54. One of Creighton’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 13-13 (100.0 percent), while the Musketeers were just 5-7 (71.4 percent). Xavier’s Quentin Goodin put together a good game, leading the team in scoring with 13 points on 5-for-12 shooting.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. Naji Marshall scored a game-high 19 points in the first matchup, in which the Musketeers defeated the Blue Demons 74-65. He also recorded 14 rebounds. Xavier’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over DePaul. The Musketeers had a rate of 0.560 while the Blue Demons posted a mark of 0.433.
DePaul should have an edge on the offensive glass in this contest. The Blue Demons currently rank 67th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.6 percent), while Xavier ranks 183rd in defensive rebounding percentage (71.9 percent).
DePaul at Xavier ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – DePaul, ATS Winner – DePaul, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
DePaul averages 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 73rd in the nation. Xavier ranks 219th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
The Musketeers rank 199th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while the Blue Demons rank 249th in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
DePaul ranks 79th in steals per game (6.9) while Xavier ranks 119th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
The Musketeers rank 40th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Blue Demons rank 47th (32.2).
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The Blue Demons have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. On the season, DePaul has defeated opponents by an average of 3.5 points.
During their last five games, the Musketeers have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (5.9 above their season average).
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