The DePaul Blue Demons will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Saturday when they play host to the Xavier Musketeers at Allstate Arena in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Xavier Musketeers before tip-off in this one found them as -6.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook earlier.
Xavier Musketeers vs DePaul Blue Demons Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Xavier Musketeers will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 11-18 ATS against the betting line this season, while the DePaul Blue Demons are 15-15 ATS. Xavier Musketeers are 16-13 on betting the total; DePaul Blue Demons are 15-14-1.
The Blue Demons - Musketeers odds would favor the Musketeers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. DePaul is rated No. 267 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Xavier is at No. 227.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature DePaul's No. 240-rated squad against Xavier's No. 49-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, DePaul rates No. 234 in the country with 5.8 per game, while their foes tonight, the Xavier Musketeers rank No. 172 nationally with 6.97 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Musketeers got 20 points from J.P. Macura, but it was Marquette that prevailed in a 95-84 final on Wednesday at Cintas Center.
The Blue Demons got 12 points from Devin Gage, but it was Providence that prevailed in a 73-64 final on Tuesday at Dunkin Donuts Center.