DePaul vs Xavier Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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  • Xavier (19-7) is a -13.5 point favorite vs DePaul (9-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Watch the game on CBS Sports Network

The DePaul Blue Demons (9-17) visit Cintas Center to take on the Xavier Musketeers (19-7) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Cincinnati.

Xavier is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-105).

The DePaul vs. Xavier Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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DePaul vs. Xavier Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
DePaul+13.5 -115O 155.5 -110+625
Xavier -13.5 -105U 155.5 -110-1000

DePaul vs Xavier Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Xavier will win this game with 75.1% confidence.

DePaul vs Xavier Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Xavier will cover the spread with 53.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both DePaul and Xavier, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • DePaul has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 25 of their last 40 games (+8.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • DePaul have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.85 Units / 54% ROI)
  • DePaul has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 away games (+5.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • DePaul have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 18 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 40 games (+13.80 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 16 games at home (+12.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+9.80 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Xavier have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games (+3.25 Units / 19% ROI)

DePaul Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

DePaul has gone 10-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.45 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 8-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.05 Units / -14.81% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -0.7% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.04% ROI

Xavier Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Xavier has gone 14-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 15-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.4 Units / 5.81% ROI
  • 17-8 when betting the Over for +8.2 Units / 28.67% ROI
  • 8-17 when betting the Under for -10.7 Units / -37.41% ROI

DePaul Offensive Stats & Trends:

DePaul is shooting 37% from three (250/682) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%

DePaul has an eFG% of 49% since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

DePaul has averaged 37.1 points per game (853 points/23 games) in the second half this season — 3rd lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 38.8

DePaul has a 29% free throw rate (400 free throw attempts/1,354 field goal attempts) this season — 5th lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 31%

Xavier Offensive Stats & Trends:

Xavier has averaged 20.8 assists per game (478 assists/23 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Xavier has averaged 20.8 assists per game (478 assists/23 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 14.1

Xavier is shooting 50% (713/1,426) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Xavier is shooting 40% from three (167/422) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

DePaul Defensive Stats & Trends:

DePaul has averaged 6.6 steals per game (152 steals/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.1

DePaul has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (617/1,362) this season — tied for 39th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

DePaul has allowed 37.0 points per game (852 points/23 games) in the first half this season — highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 33.3

DePaul has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (73/223) in the second half this season — 4th best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 33%

Xavier Defensive Stats & Trends:

Xavier has averaged 7.0 steals per game (162 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Xavier has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (632 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Xavier has averaged 7.1 steals per game (270 steals/38 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Xavier has 162 steals this season — 4th most among Big East Teams


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