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.

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…

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.

The Blue Demons Can Win If…

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.

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DePaul’s Hot Shooting Too Much for Georgetown

DePaul closed its Big East regular season with a statement, shooting 56.6 percent from the field to defeat Georgetown 83-77 on Saturday in Chicago. The Blue Demons (13-18, 4-16 Big East) have now won back-to-back conference games for the first time in three years, marking their first Big East winning streak since a three-game run in 2022.

Isaiah Rivera led the charge with 21 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, while CJ Gunn added 17 points and Layden Blocker scored 16. DePaul’s offensive efficiency, including 8-of-15 shooting from three-point range, proved too much for a struggling Georgetown squad that has now lost six straight road games.

Georgetown’s Effort Falls Short Despite Peavy’s Big Night

The Hoyas (17-14, 8-12 Big East) were led by a dominant performance from Micah Peavy, who scored 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Jayden Epps added 17 points, but Georgetown shot just 42 percent from the field and couldn’t overcome DePaul’s hot shooting.

This loss sets up a rematch between the teams in the first round of the Big East Tournament, where No. 7 seed Georgetown will face 10th-seeded DePaul.

How DePaul Took Control

DePaul opened the second half with five straight points, extending its lead to 43-34. Peavy kept Georgetown in the game, and his basket off a goaltending call cut the deficit to 55-53 with 10:52 remaining.

However, Rivera responded immediately, hitting a three-pointer that ignited a 15-7 DePaul run, giving the Blue Demons a double-digit lead.

Georgetown fought back, using a 15-8 surge, including a four-point play from Epps, to pull within 78-75 with under a minute remaining. But the Hoyas failed to close the gap, allowing DePaul to seal the victory.

First-Half Battle Set the Tone

Peavy was sensational in the first half, making 7-of-12 shots, including all four of his three-point attempts. Despite that effort, DePaul took a 38-34 lead into halftime, thanks to a 9-2 run to close the half, with Rivera scoring five of those points.

The opening 20 minutes featured six lead changes and eight ties, with DePaul shooting 52 percent overall and 6-of-9 from three, while Georgetown struggled at 37.8 percent from the floor.

JJ Traynor scored 12 points, and Troy D’Amico added 10 for DePaul, which also snapped a 39-game Big East regular-season losing streak earlier this year with a 73-68 win at Georgetown on Jan. 17.

What’s Next?

With the Big East Tournament set to begin, DePaul will try to keep its momentum going as it faces Georgetown again in the opening round. The Hoyas will aim for revenge, but they will need a stronger defensive effort to slow down DePaul’s efficient offense.

Can the Blue Demons ride their hot streak into postseason play, or will Georgetown bounce back in the tournament? The rematch will decide who extends their season in the Big East Tournament.