The Marquette Golden Eagles host DePaul on Saturday, looking to build on their 11-5 mark against the 8-9 Blue Demons in college basketball betting action at Bradley Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Marquette Golden Eagles betting line as -16-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 Marquette Golden Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Marquette Golden Eagles sport a record of 11-5 and 8-8 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the DePaul Blue Demons have 8-9 and 6-11 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 9-7 for the Marquette Golden Eagles and 9-8 for the DePaul Blue Demons.
This game puts the Marquette Golden Eagles, most recently No. 16 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the DePaul Blue Demons, who rate No. 199 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and DePaul is ranked No. 209 in NCAA basketball at 34.82 per game. Contrast that with Marquette's No. 239 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Marquette is the No. 12-ranked team in the country at 9.88 per game, while DePaul rates No. 251 at 5.06 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Blue Demons got 14 points from Billy Garrett Jr. as DePaul ran past Providence 64-63 on Tuesday at Allstate Arena.
The Golden Eagles grabbed a 89-86 win over the Pirates on Wednesday, behind a 22-point effort from Markus Howard at Bradley Center.
Next Betting Matchups
DePaul at St. John's, Monday, January 16th
Marquette at Butler, Monday, January 16th