Marquette vs DePaul Basketball Picks 2-21-24
DePaul Blue Demons (3-22) vs. Marquette Golden Eagles (19-6)
February 21, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Marquette Golden Eagles -26.5; Over/Under: 149.5
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The DePaul Blue Demons and Marquette Golden Eagles face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at Fiserv Forum. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free DePaul vs Marquette prediction.
DePaul Has Won Three Games
DePaul has really struggled heading into this game and they have won only three games total. In the last game against Providence, DePaul gave up 81 points and they ended up losing by 11 points. Elijah Fisher had a strong game putting up 15 points and four rebounds. DePaul on the season is averaging 64.3 points while their defense is giving up 80.5 points per game. Da’Sean Nelson is averaging 10.4 points while shooting 42.9 percent from the field and 35.5 percent from behind the three point line. DePaul will play against Georgetown after this one.
How Does Marquette Bounce Back?
Marquette in the last game faced off against UConn, and the offense wasn’t good enough. Marquette scored 53 points and that led to the 28 point defeat. Kameron Jones had a strong game putting up 15 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Marquette on the season is averaging 77.7 points while their defense is giving up 68.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 79th and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here. Tyler Kolek has been the top player for Marquette averaging 15.7 points while shooting 48.3 percent from the field and 40.4 percent from behind the three point line.
DePaul vs Marquette Betting Prediction
Marquette’s offense struggled in the last game but they are going to find offensive success in this game. Marquette is averaging 77.7 points and they are going to put a ton of pressure here. DePaul overall is averaging 64.3 points and their offense isn’t going to be keeping up here. DePaul isn’t going to be keeping up here and this game is going to be an easy victory. Back Marquette against the spread.