DePaul Blue Demons vs Marquette Golden Eagles January 14th 2025

Planning on watching today’s Golden Eagles and Blue Demons game? Catch the action at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL, as the Blue Demons hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on CBSS. Marquette is favored by -12.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 147.5 points.

Golden Eagles vs. Blue Demons Key Information

• Sport: CBB
• Teams: Marquette Golden Eagles at DePaul Blue Demons
• Where: Chicago at Wintrust Arena
• Date: Tuesday, January 14th
• Betting Odds MARQ -12.5, MARQ -900 | DEPAUL +595 O/U 147.5

The Golden Eagles Can Win If…

Marquette improved to 14-2 on the season with a 74-66 win over Georgetown on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles were -13.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 140 fell just under the O/U line of 144.5.

After trailing 38-29 at halftime, Marquette turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Georgetown 45-28 to secure the win.

Marquette’s offense struggled from the field, shooting just 35.6% overall in their last game, with a 34.3% mark on two-point attempts. They connected on 37.5% of their threes, hitting 9 of 24 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage came in at 44.1%, and they managed 10 assists as a team.

Chase Ross led the way with 27 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 66.7% from three, hitting 4 of 6 attempts. Malik Mack added 18 points and 5 assists, while Thomas Sorber grabbed 13 rebounds. Marquette was strong at the free-throw line, hitting 23 of 27 for 85.2%.

Marquette’s defense held their opponent to 66 points, with a strong showing from the field, allowing just 35% shooting on 21 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they limited their opponent to 34% shooting, with just 12 makes on 35 attempts.

From three-point range, Marquette’s defense gave up 9 threes on 24 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 23 for 85%. Marquette allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

• Although Marquette has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 71 points per game in these games.
• Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Golden Eagles have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.
• Over their last three games, the Golden Eagles have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.

The Blue Demons Can Win If…

DePaul’s season record fell to 9-8 after a 77-63 home loss to Xavier on Saturday. The Blue Demons entered the game as +5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

DePaul was down 38-23 at halftime but played a more competitive second half, scoring 40 points while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 140, under the O/U line of 150.5.

DePaul’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 63 points with a field goal percentage of 39.6% (21/53). They hit 32.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 31 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%.

The Blue Demons dished out 17 assists, but managed only 5 offensive rebounds. Zach Freemantle led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.3% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts.

DePaul’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field, hitting 21 of their 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 11 of 22 shots, good for 50%.

From three-point range, DePaul’s opponent went 10/31, shooting 32%. At the free-throw line, they made 11 of 15 attempts, a 73% success rate. DePaul allowed 5 offensive rebounds.

• In their last five games at home, the Blue Demons have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 0-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 64 points per game in these contests.
• Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, DePaul has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
• In their last three games, the Blue Demons have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.

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The Lean

The Blue Demons come in as the underdog at +12.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 147.5 and our model has the Golden Eagles and Blue Demons finishing with a combined 145 points. Our pick is to take the under.

Marquette Looks to Stay Perfect Against DePaul in Big East Showdown

It’s game time in Chicago as No. 7 Marquette takes on DePaul in a Big East clash with very different stakes for both teams. Marquette is cruising with a five-game winning streak and a perfect conference record, while DePaul is still searching for their first Big East win in nearly two years.

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Marquette: Winning Ugly, but Winning

Marquette (14-2, 5-0 Big East) hasn’t been perfect, but they’ve been getting the job done. Their shooting in Big East play has been less than stellar—just 42.6% overall and 30.8% from 3-point range—but their defense has been rock-solid, holding opponents to 65.4 points per game.

Last week’s 74-66 win over Georgetown wasn’t pretty. The Golden Eagles shot a season-low 35.6% and committed 13 turnovers. But thanks to a gritty 16-4 second-half run, they found a way to win.

“We’ve got to bring our hard hat in the Big East,” said Marquette coach Shaka Smart.

Key Players to Watch:

• Kam Jones: A national player of the year candidate, Jones leads Marquette’s offense. He had an off night against Georgetown, scoring just 11 points, but he’s still their go-to guy.
• Chase Ross: Ross stole the show last week with a career-high 27 points and six steals. His energy and versatility could be a game-changer against DePaul.

DePaul: Fighting for a Breakthrough

It’s been a tough road for DePaul (9-8, 0-6 Big East). Their last Big East win was back in January 2023, and they’ve lost 38 straight conference games since. Despite this, the Blue Demons are showing some fight with a new roster under first-year coach Chris Holtmann.

Saturday’s 77-63 loss to Xavier highlighted their struggles. A 21-3 first-half run by Xavier put the game out of reach early, but DePaul isn’t giving up.

“We’re a brand-new team. It’s a journey,” said CJ Gunn, who’s been a bright spot for the Blue Demons lately.

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Key Players to Watch:

• CJ Gunn: The Indiana transfer has been stepping up, scoring 37 points over the last two games.
• NJ Benson: The Missouri State transfer has been consistent, averaging 12.2 points and 9.6 rebounds in his last five games.

What to Expect

On paper, this looks like a mismatch. Marquette is rolling, and their defense has been tough for anyone to crack. DePaul, on the other hand, has struggled mightily on defense, allowing Big East opponents to shoot over 51% from the field.

For Marquette, it’s about keeping their foot on the gas and building on Ross’ breakout performance. For DePaul, this is another chance to learn, grow, and maybe shock the conference with a long-overdue win.

Can Marquette keep their streak alive, or will DePaul finally snap theirs? Either way, it’s Big East basketball, and anything can happen.