DePaul vs Creighton Prediction 3/13/25 College Basketball Picks

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving DePaul

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Creighton

-Recent betting trends in games played between DePaul and Creighton

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Blue Demons and Blue Jays. 

These two teams faced off on February 26th, it was Creighton that secured the 75-65 victory. 

What a Win for DePaul

DePaul hasn’t had much success this season, but they were able to pick up the key victory on Wednesday to keep their season alive. DePaul was the lower seed against Georgetown, but they still came out ahead 71-67. At halftime, they were down, but in the second half, they gave up only 27 points, and that was the difference. DePaul shot 51 percent from the field and 12/16 from the free-throw line. 

DePaul sits with a 14-18 record overall, and the biggest issue is inconsistency. The Blue Demons are averaging 72.6 points, while their defense is giving up 74.1  points per game. The offense hasn’t been great, but the biggest issue has been the defense. The defense will be better if they want a chance in this game. If they give up 74 or more points in this game, they are going to be cooked. CJ Gunn has been the top player for DePau,l and he’s averaging 12.8 points while shooting 43 percent from the field. 

Creighton is Cruising

Creighton is cruising heading into this game, and they have all sorts of confidence right now. Two games ago against Seton Hall, Creighton secured a 79-61 victory. In the last game against Butler, it was much of the same, with the offense scoring 87 points, and that was enough for the 13-point victory. Ryan Kalkbenner had a strong game, putting up 27 points, 15 rebounds, and two assists. Four different players ended up putting up at least 10 points. Creighton shot 52.3 percent from the field and 43.2 percent from behind the three-point line. If they can continue to shoot like that, they are going to be hard to beat in this game and the NCAA Tournament. 

Creighton sits with a 22-9 record overall and a loss here wouldn’t be good. Creighton sits with 75.4 points, while their defense is giving up 69 points per game. What this squad has done without Pop Isaacs, who went down with injury earlier in the season, has been quite impressive. Ryan Kalkbrenner is averaging 19.4 points while shooting 66.3 percent from the field. Steven Ashworth is also averaging 16.8 points while shooting 40.6 percent from the field. 

Why Creighton Will Beat DePaul

• Creighton has won each of its last 16 night games against DePaul.
• DePaul has lost 28 of its last 31 night games against Conference opponents.
• DePaul has lost the first half in each of its last seven night games against Conference opponents.

Matchuup/League Facts

• Creighton ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (3.6).
• Creighton ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (7.8).

DePaul vs Creighton Prediction

Getting out to slow starts has been a major problem all season for DePaul, and it’s going to be much the same here. The problem for DePaul here is they aren’t going to have as easy of job getting back into the game. Creighton is averaging 75.4 points, and they are going to put on another show with the offense. The Creighton offense is just too balanced, and the same can’t be said for DePaul. This game is going be an easy victory for Creighton. Back the favorite against the spread.