Depaul Blue Demons vs Georgetown Hoyas Picks and Predictions March 8th 2025

DePaul Blue Demons vs Georgetown Hoyas March 8th 2025

The Hoyas and Blue Demons are set to face off at 2:00 ET on FS1. The Blue Demons will host the game at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. Georgetown is favored by -1.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 146.5 points.

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Hoyas vs. Blue Demons Key Information

• Sport: CBB
• Teams: Georgetown Hoyas at DePaul Blue Demons
• Where: Chicago at Wintrust Arena
• Date: Saturday, March 8th
• Betting Odds GEORGE -1.5, GEORGE -118 | DEPAUL -104 O/U 146.5

The Hoyas Can Win If…

Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games

The Hoyas improved to 17-13 on the season with a 75-73 win over Villanova on Tuesday. Georgetown, who were +5.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread with the win.

After a 29-29 tie at halftime, the Hoyas scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. The game’s total points of 148 went over the pre-game O/U line of 141.5.

Georgetown’s offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field. They hit 14 threes, shooting 45.2% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%.

At the free-throw line, they made 9 of 10 attempts, and they recorded 6 offensive rebounds and 16 assists. Eric Dixon led the team with 24 points, while Jayden Epps added 20, and Micah Peavy contributed 19 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes.

Georgetown gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 26 of 58 attempts. From two-point range, they were 12 of 27, also 44%.

From beyond the arc, Georgetown allowed 14 threes on 31 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. The opposing team also went 9 of 10 from the free-throw line. Georgetown gave up 6 offensive rebounds.

• In their last three games away from home, the Hoyas have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-1-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 78 points per game in these contests.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Hoyas have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
• Over their last three games, the Hoyas have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 1-1-1 vs. the spread.

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The Blue Demons Can Win If…

DePaul Blue Demons Recent Game/Games

DePaul improved to 12-18 on the season with an 80-77 road win over Providence on Wednesday. The Blue Demons entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs, but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.

DePaul was down 39-28 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 52 points in the 2nd half while holding Providence to 38. The total points for the game reached 157, going over the pre-game line of 144.5.

DePaul’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points on 53.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.5%, thanks in part to hitting 62.5% of their two-point attempts and 41.7% from beyond the arc. They also connected on 83.3% of their free throws, going 10-for-12 from the line.

Corey Floyd Jr. led the way with 25 points, shooting 75% overall and 60% from three-point range. CJ Gunn added 23 points, hitting 50% of his threes, while JJ Traynor contributed 21 points on 81.8% shooting. Bensley Joseph dished out 6 assists, despite struggling with his shot, hitting just 27.3% from the field and 20% from deep.

DePaul’s defense struggled, giving up 77 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 57% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, DePaul’s opponents hit 6 of 18 threes, shooting 33%. The Blue Demons also sent their opponents to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws, a 78% success rate.

• Across their last three home contests, DePaul has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 71 points per game.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Blue Demons have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
• In their last three games, the Blue Demons have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 0-3 vs. the spread.

The Lean

Coming in as the underdogs at +1.5, we have the Blue Demons as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 146.5, and our model predicts the Hoyas and Blue Demons to score a combined 145 points. We recommend betting on the under.

Georgetown, DePaul Seek Momentum Heading Into Postseason

The Big East Tournament is just around the corner, and both Georgetown and DePaul are looking to gain some late-season momentum when they clash Saturday afternoon in Chicago.

Both teams snapped losing streaks earlier this week, and now they have a chance to end the regular season on a high note with consecutive wins.

Georgetown Snaps Losing Skid, Looks to Build on Late Surge

Georgetown (17-13, 8-11 Big East) ended a three-game losing streak on Tuesday, pulling off a 75-73 comeback win over Villanova.

The Hoyas trailed by nine points with just under five minutes remaining but closed the game on a 15-4 run to secure the victory.

Jayden Epps led the way with 20 points, while Micah Peavy added 19, continuing his scorching offensive stretch.

“I just feel like all year we’ve shown that we just don’t quit,” Peavy said.

Peavy has averaged 23 points over the last nine games while shooting 22-of-47 from 3-point range (46.8%), making him one of the hottest shooters in the Big East down the stretch.

Despite the Hoyas’ improved season, they haven’t won back-to-back games since a five-game run from Dec. 14 to Jan. 3.

Additionally, Georgetown has struggled on the road, dropping five straight road games by an average of 10.2 points per contest.

To end the regular season strong, the Hoyas will need to avoid being swept by DePaul—something that seemed unimaginable before this season.

DePaul Seeks Another Strong Offensive Performance

DePaul (12-18, 3-16 Big East) pulled off one of its biggest wins of the season on Wednesday, knocking off Providence 80-77 on the road.

The Blue Demons shot 53.6% from the floor and knocked down 10 3-pointers, led by CJ Gunn’s 23 points and JJ Traynor’s 21.

That win snapped a six-game losing streak and gave DePaul its first Big East road win since January 2023.

Now, DePaul is trying to do something it hasn’t done in two years—win back-to-back Big East games.

The last time the Blue Demons accomplished that feat was in 2022, when they won three straight from Feb. 24 to March 2.

DePaul Already Has One Win Over Georgetown This Season

The last time these teams met, DePaul stunned Georgetown 73-68 in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 17.

That win snapped DePaul’s 39-game Big East regular-season losing streak, as the Blue Demons shot 50% from the floor and held Georgetown to 41.5% shooting.

Now, DePaul has a chance to sweep the Hoyas for the first time since the 2020-21 season.

What’s at Stake?

While neither team is in NCAA Tournament contention, this game is crucial for momentum heading into the Big East Tournament.

• Georgetown is locked into the No. 7 seed and will look to finish strong before postseason play begins.
• DePaul wants to avoid finishing last in the Big East standings and prove it’s a different team under head coach Chris Holtmann.

Despite dealing with injuries to key players, including starting point guard Conor Enright and forward David Skogman, DePaul has shown flashes of promise.

“We’ve made improvements,” Holtmann said. “That’s really our only focus here.”

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Final Thoughts

Georgetown will try to continue its strong finish, while DePaul hopes to replicate its earlier success against the Hoyas.

With both teams fighting to end the regular season on a high note, expect a competitive battle in Chicago as they prepare for the Big East Tournament.