The 10th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles (20-4, 9-2 Big East) will be at Wintrust Arena to challenge the DePaul Blue Demons (13-9, 5-6 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.
Marquette Golden Eagles at DePaul Blue Demons ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Blue Demons defeated the Xavier Musketeers 74-62, while the Golden Eagles barely escaped the 14th-ranked Villanova Wildcats 66-65.
Marquette’s 0.578 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Villanova, who had a rate of 0.482. The Golden Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 0.540, while the Wildcats’ was below their season average of 0.551. The Blue Demons, meanwhile, held the Musketeers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.5 (below their season average of 32.5). The Musketeers also had a turnover percentage of 20.8 (above their season average of 17.0). DePaul’s Paul Reed had a good outing, finishing with 15 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Markus Howard played a key role for Marquette with 38 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Theo John led the Golden Eagles to a 79-69 victory. He registered a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Marquette did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (28-32; 87.5 percent). DePaul, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 vs. 27.3).
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Blue Demons rank 58th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.8 percent), while Marquette ranks 32nd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.5 percent).
Marquette vs. DePaul Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Marquette, ATS Winner – Marquette, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Marquette ranks 98th in three pointers allowed per game (21.3) while DePaul ranks 251st (25.3).
- The Golden Eagles rank 110th in assists per game (14.0) while the Blue Demons rank 155th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- DePaul ranks 45th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while Marquette ranks 72nd (33.0).
- The Blue Demons rank 77th in steals per game (7.0) while the Golden Eagles rank 179th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- Marquette ranks 30th in blocks per game (4.5) while DePaul ranks 132nd (3.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blue Demons have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, DePaul has defeated opponents by an average of 3.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
