Xavier Musketeers vs Depaul Blue Demons Picks and Predictions February 15th 2025

Xavier Musketeers vs DePaul Blue Demons February 15th 2025

Planning on watching today’s Blue Demons and Musketeers game? Catch the action at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Musketeers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Xavier is favored by -12.5 vs. DePaul in a Big East conference matchup.

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Blue Demons vs. Musketeers Key Information

The Blue Demons Can Win If…

DePaul fell to 11-14 on the season after a 68-58 loss to Marquette on Tuesday. The Blue Demons were +17 point underdogs going into the game, and while they didn’t pull off the upset, they did manage to cover the spread.

DePaul trailed 34-32 at halftime but couldn’t keep pace in the second half, scoring 26 points while allowing 34. The total points for the game came in at 126, under the 141.5 O/U line.

DePaul’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 24 threes for a 16.7% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 41.7% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 45%.

Inside the arc, the Blue Demons connected on 58.3% of their two-point attempts. Kam Jones led the way with 19 points, while Stevie Mitchell added 17 points and 7 rebounds.

DePaul’s defense held their opponent to 68 points on 37% shooting from the field, including just 16% from beyond the arc, where they made 4 of 25 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent shot 50%, converting 21 of 42 two-point shots.

From the free-throw line, DePaul’s opponent went 14/20, hitting 70% of their attempts. The Blue Demons also gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.

• Although DePaul has a straight up record of 1-9 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 64 points per game in these games.
• As the betting underdog, the Blue Demons have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. DePaul posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
• Over their last three games, the Blue Demons have an over/under record of 0-3 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.

The Musketeers Can Win If…

The Musketeers improved to 15-10 on the season with a 91-82 road win over Providence on Wednesday. Xavier entered the game as 3-point favorites and covered the spread, while the teams combined for 173 points, surpassing the 145.5-point over/under line.

Xavier led 45-30 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 52 points to Providence after the break.

Xavier put up 91 points in their latest game, with a field goal percentage of 44.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They connected on 13 of 27 three-point attempts, shooting 48.1% from deep, while hitting 89.7% of their free throws, going 26 for 29 from the line.

Dante Maddox Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 6 of 9 from three-point range, while Zach Freemantle added 23 points and 9 rebounds, making 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Bensley Joseph contributed 15 points and 7 assists, despite struggling from three, hitting just 1 of 6 attempts.

Defensively, the Musketeers struggled, giving up 82 points on 53% shooting from the field. They had a tough time inside, allowing 66% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 28 of 42 shots.

From beyond the arc, Xavier allowed 8 threes on 25 attempts, a 32% shooting performance. The Musketeers also sent the other team to the line 10 times, where they made just 2 free throws. Xavier gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

For a point-spread bet in this Musketeers vs. Musketeers matchup, we’re leaning towards the Musketeers at -12.5. Although our projections show the Musketeers winning 76-70, we suggest placing your bet on the Blue Demons for the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 145.5, and our model projects the Blue Demons and Musketeers to reach a combined total of 146 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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Xavier and Red-Hot Dante Maddox Jr. Look to Sweep DePaul

Xavier will attempt to keep its momentum rolling when it hosts DePaul on Saturday in a Big East battle in Cincinnati.

The Musketeers (15-10, 7-7 Big East) are coming off a crucial 91-82 road victory over Providence on Wednesday, fueled by a career night from Dante Maddox Jr.

Maddox Jr. Leading the Charge for Xavier

Maddox matched career highs with 26 points and six 3-pointers in the win over Providence. It was his second straight 20-point performance, following a 24-point effort in a loss to Villanova last weekend.

Xavier has alternated wins and losses over the past seven games as it fights for one of the five bye spots in the Big East Tournament.

“We play them at noon (ET) on Saturday. It’s gonna be a very quick turnaround,” Xavier coach Sean Miller said. “Chris Holtmann is doing a great job with their program, and they’re a dangerous team.”

Xavier already defeated DePaul once this season, earning a 77-63 victory in Chicago on Jan. 11 behind 20 points and 10 rebounds from Zach Freemantle.

DePaul Struggling in Big East Play

After an 8-2 start under first-year head coach Chris Holtmann, DePaul (11-14, 2-12) has struggled mightily in conference play.

Making matters worse, the Blue Demons lost starting guard Conor Enright to season-ending shoulder surgery earlier this month. NJ Benson also exited Tuesday’s loss to No. 18 Marquette with an injury and did not return.

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Despite those setbacks, DePaul fought hard against the Golden Eagles, trimming a 16-point deficit to just eight with two minutes remaining before ultimately falling 68-58.

“So it’s been a couple games here where we’re struggling a little bit with playmaking with Conor out,” Holtmann said. “We’ve got to figure those things out quickly.”

CJ Gunn led DePaul with 14 points in the loss, but the Blue Demons must find more offensive firepower if they hope to challenge Xavier on the road.

Who Has the Edge?

Xavier has been inconsistent, but Maddox’s scoring surge gives the Musketeers an extra offensive boost. Meanwhile, DePaul is banged up and has lost six of its last seven games.

Can Xavier sweep the season series and stay in the hunt for a Big East bye, or will DePaul pull off a road upset?