DePaul vs Xavier Prediction 1/11/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a DePaul vs Xavier Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 11th, at the Wintrust Arena. Let’s take a look at DePaul Blue Demons vs Xavier Musketeers Pick. 

Xavier is Struggling

Xavier is really struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Georgetown, Xavier lost 69-63 and in the last game against St John’s they ended up losing 82-72. At halftime against the Red Storm they were down 41-37 and that led to the defeat. Zach Freemantle had a strong game putting up 22 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Dailyn Swain also put up 14 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. The last win came three games ago against Seton Hall and they were able to secure the 94-72 victory. 

Xavier on the season is averaging 79 points while their defense is giving up 70.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 92nd in the league while the defense is ranked 149th. They are shooting 38.9 percent from deep which is 19th best in the league. Zach Freemantle has been the top player for the Musketeers and he is averaging 17.2 points while shooting 52.3 percent from behind the three point line. 

Why Xavier Will Beat DePaul

DePaul has lost each of its last 27 games against Conference opponents.

Xavier has won 17 of its last 18 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Xavier has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

DePaul Still Rebuilding

DePaul is hoping soon their program will be turned around, but right now it’s clear they are tin the middle of trying to rebuild still. DePaul sits with a 9-7 record but most of those wins came in the non conference against bad teams. In the last game against Seton Hall, DePaul scored 80 points, but the defense gave up 85 points and that led to the defeat. The Blue Demons shot 42.6 percent from the field and 37.1 percent from behind the three point line. Two games ago against Villanova it was much of the same and it was DePaul that ended up losing 100-56. At halftime they were down 48-32 and in the second half it got even wrose. 

DePaul on the season is averaging 77.8 points while their defense is giving up 73.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 115th in the league while the defense is ranked 236th. Guard Jacob Meyer is having a strong season and he’s averaging 14.1 points while shooting 42.9 percent from the field. There are three different players that are averaging at least 10.1 points per game. 

Why DePaul Will Beat Xavier

DePaul has won nine of its last 10 games at Wintrust Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Xavier has lost five of its last six games.

Xavier has lost the first half in six of its last eight day games against Conference opponents.

DePaul vs Xavier Prediction 

Xavier and DePaul both have their own issues, and there are better games on the board to bet. That beeing said, the only way I see to play this game is with the over. DePaul wants to play a faster pace and they are averaging 77.8 points per game. Their defense is giving up 73.3 points per game and they are going to really struggle in this game. This game is going to be a shootout and the over is going to cash here.