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As we approach the end of the season, the DePaul Blue Demons (8-10) will welcome the Xavier Musketeers (15-3) at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Wednesday, January 18. Blue Demons has been playing poorly lately (three wins in the most recent 10 games), whereas Musketeers has been playing badly recently (ten wins in the last 10 games). The action starts at 7:30 pm CT, so place your bets now!
Odds and Betting Preview for the Xavier Musketeers vs DePaul Blue Demons NCAA College Basketball Game on Jan 18 2023
Where: Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois
When: Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 7:30 pm CT
Betting on the Xavier Musketeers
The Defending champion Xavier Musketeers has been playing great recently (ten wins in the latest 10 games), and are currently in the last position in the league. In their previous game, they beat the reigning champion Marquette Golden Eagles, 80-76, due in large part to a superior showing from Jack Nunge. Helping to lead their team, Jack Nunge, who will be sitting out the next game because of Covid,generated 16 points, 13 rebounds, one assists and three blocks while Souley Boum, who is out with an injury and listed as questionable for the next game, had 16 points, six rebounds, five assists and one steal. Check out our analysis below to learn how this performance has shaped their odds for the upcoming game versus DePaul on Wednesday.
Betting on the DePaul Blue Demons
Record: 8-10 | Big East Standing: 10
The Current champion DePaul Blue Demons were beaten by defending champion the Seton Hall Pirates in their most recent game on Saturday, 67-71, in spite of Eral Penn and Da’Sean Nelson’s good game. Penn, who is out with an injury and listed as questionable for the next game, came up with eight points, 11 rebounds, three assists, one blocks and two steals, whereas Da’Sean Nelson, who will be out of the next game due to an injury, had 15 points (75.0 FG%), three rebounds and two assists. The Demons are sitting in the top position in the league right now. Be sure to review our evaluation of the odds for Wednesday’s matchup further down and think about how the team’s recent performance could influence their meeting versus Musketeers.
Musketeers vs Demons | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Xavier Musketeers (-425) at DraftKings
The Xavier Musketeers are considered the favorite. Will your bet be a slam dunk?
Over/Under Pick: Under 158.5 Total Points (-110) at DraftKings
The DePaul Blue Demons are recording 67.75 points per game so far this January, though their per game average at home of 78.0 has been less. In comparison, the Xavier Musketeers have recorded 84.3 points per game over their last 10 games, though their average per game while playing away was higher at 88.67.
Spread Pick: Xavier Musketeers -9 Points (-110) at DraftKings
The Xavier Musketeers will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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