Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Cintas Center Saturday as the Xavier Musketeers look to beat the odds vs the DePaul Blue Demons in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Xavier Musketeers betting line as -17-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
DePaul Blue Demons vs Xavier Musketeers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The DePaul Blue Demons will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 7-5-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Xavier Musketeers are 11-3 ATS. DePaul Blue Demons are 7-6 on betting the total; Xavier Musketeers are 10-4.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Xavier Musketeers rated this week at No. 17 and the DePaul Blue Demons sitting at No. 112.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Xavier has the nation's No. 15-rated offensive output, at 87.21 PPG. The visiting DePaul Blue Demons defense ranks No. 129 allowing on average 70.54 PPG. The Musketeers FG% has averaged 52.13% so far, more than the Xavier Blue Demons marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.05% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Blue Demons endured a 103-85 loss at the hands of the Wildcats on Wednesday, despite a 20-point effort from Max Strus at Wintrust Arena.
Trevon Bluiett scored 23 points leading the Musketeers to a 91-87 victory over Marquette at Bradley Center on Wednesday.
Next Betting Matchups
DePaul home to Georgetown University, Tuesday, January 2nd
Xavier at Butler, Tuesday, January 2nd