The Marquette Golden Eagles will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Blue Demons in DePaul at Allstate Arena on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The DePaul Blue Demons betting line opened as 2.5-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs DePaul Blue Demons Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Marquette Golden Eagles will look to cover the spread vs the DePaul Blue Demons on Saturday, as the Golden Eagles are 10-15 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Blue Demons are 8-15-1 ATS. Marquette is 15-9-1 against the total, while DePaul is 12-11-1 versus the total betting line.
The DePaul Blue Demons sit at No. 330 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Marquette Golden Eagles sit at No. 223 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Marquette is ranked No. 85 in NCAA basketball at 37.73 per game. Contrast that with DePaul's No. 212 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, DePaul is the No. 238-ranked team in the country at 5.4 per game, while Marquette rates No. 202 at 6.08 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Marquette suffered a 65-62 loss against Creighton on Saturday, getting 16 points from Henry Ellenson in a losing effort at Bradley Center.
The Blue Demons got 25 points from Eli Cain, but it was St. John's that prevailed in a 80-65 final on Wednesday at Carnesecca Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Marquette at Creighton, Wednesday, February 24th
DePaul at St. John's, Thursday, February 25th