NCAA Basketball Odds Betting Line Favors Xavier Musketeers Over DePaul Blue Demons

The DePaul Blue Demons hope to be lousy hosts on Saturday as the Xavier Musketeers pay a visit to Wintrust Arena on the college basketball betting odds menu.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The DePaul Blue Demons betting line opened as 7-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.

Xavier Musketeers vs DePaul Blue Demons Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The DePaul Blue Demons currently sport a 11-18 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 15-13-1 ATS. The Xavier Musketeers are 26-4 and 20-10 ATS. Betting totals have seen the DePaul Blue Demons produce a 15-14 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Xavier Musketeers have gone 18-12 against the totals betting line.

The Blue Demons - Musketeers odds would favor the Musketeers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. DePaul is rated No. 277 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Xavier is at No. 83.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features DePaul's No. 173-ranked scoring average of 72.38 PPG, against a Xavier Musketeers defense rated No. 195 and allowing 75.37 PPG. The DePaul Blue Demons FG% has averaged 42.89% to date this season, less than the Xavier Musketeers shooters have managed so far (49.8% per game).