DePaul vs Xavier Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks

The DePaul Blue Demons are visiting the Xavier Musketeers on Saturday, February 15th at the Cintas Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a DePaul Blue Demons vs Xavier Musketeers Prediction. We will examine:

The Xavier Musketeers’ recent form and player performance

The DePaul Blue Demons’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Xavier Musketeers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the DePaul Blue Demons

Recent betting trends in games played between the DePaul Blue Demons and Xavier Musketeers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the DePaul Blue Demons vs Xavier Musketeers game

Xavier Musketeers Preview

The Xavier Musketeers have a 15-10 record this season and are sitting in 6th place in the Big East. Xavier is coming off a 91-82 win over Providence. The Musketeers are 13-12 against the spread, and 11-13-1 in over/under, while having an 11-2 home record.

Offensively, Xavier is averaging 77 points per game, which ranks 106th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71 points per game (163rd). The Musketeers shoot 45.6% from the field (146th) and 39% from beyond the arc, which is the 15th-best in the nation. The Musketeers shoot 78.6% from the free throw line (14th) and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game (265th).

Zach Freemantle leads Xavier in scoring this season, with an average of 16.9 points and a team-high 7.1 rebounds, while Ryan Conwell adds 15.6 points per game.

DePaul Blue Demons Preview

The DePaul Blue Demons have an 11-14 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the Big East. The Blue Demons are coming off a 58-68 loss to Marquette. The Blue Demons are 11-13-1 against the spread, and 14-11 in over/under, while having a 1-8 road record this season.

Offensively, DePaul is averaging 73 points per game, which is 217th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 72.7 points per game (216th). The Blue Demons shoot 44.2% from the field (213th) and 34.5% from beyond the arc (143rd). The Blue Demons shoot 70.2% from the free throw line (245th) and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game (155th).

CJ Gunn leads DePaul in scoring this season, with an average of 12.2 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Jacob Meyer adds 11.1 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. DePaul will take on St. John and Butler after this game.

Why the Xavier Musketeers will win

• DePaul has lost each of its last nine road day games against the Big East Conference.
• Xavier has won each of its last nine day games at Cintas Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• DePaul has lost the first half in each of its last nine road day games against the Big East Conference.

Why the DePaul Blue Demons will win

• Xavier has lost three of its last four day games against the Big East Conference at Cintas Center.
• Xavier has lost the first half in three of its last four home games against the Big East Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of DePaul’s last four games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 133 or fewer points.

DePaul Blue Demons vs Xavier Musketeers Prediction

Xavier has won their last five meetings against DePaul, and is 3-0 against the spread in their last 3 meetings. Under is 6-2 in their 8 meetings and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Xavier won 77-63 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

In this DePaul Blue Demons vs Xavier Musketeers Prediction, Xavier is coming as a -12.5 home favorite. Xavier is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been extremely good at home, while DePaul is terrible on the road, with just one win in their nine road games. Neither team is in good form, but DePaul is 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 games on the road, having covered the spread against UConn and Marquette. Xavier is 1-3 against the spread in their last 4 games, so I expect the guests to keep this one close. Take the DePaul Blue Demons and lay the plus points on the road.