DePaul vs Xavier Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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  • Xavier (14-13) is a -19.5 point favorite vs DePaul (9-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • DePaul / Xavier TV channel: FS2

The DePaul Blue Demons (9-17) visit Cintas Center to take on the Xavier Musketeers (14-13) on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Cincinnati, OH.

Xavier is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -19.5 (-110).

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+19.5 -110O 155.5 -110+1200
Xavier -19.5 -110U 155.5 -110-3000

DePaul vs Xavier Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Xavier will win this college basketball game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

DePaul vs Xavier Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Xavier will cover the spread with 51.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • DePaul has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • DePaul have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.05 Units / 7% ROI)
  • DePaul has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.85 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 35 games (+2.50 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+0.70 Units / 3% ROI)

DePaul Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

DePaul has a 10-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.6 Units / -25.59% ROI).

  • 4-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -20.25 Units / -59.3% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI

Xavier Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Xavier has a 14-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.8 Units / 2.69% ROI).

  • 13-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.4 Units / -17.16% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 2.69% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.35 Units / -11.3% ROI

DePaul Offensive Stats & Trends:

DePaul has averaged 34.1 points per game (751 points/22 games) in the second half this season — lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 38.5

DePaul has averaged 64.1 points per game (1,410 points/22 games) this season — lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74.9

DePaul has averaged 30.0 points per game (659 points/22 games) in the first half this season — lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35.8

DePaul has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (275 assists/ 309 TOs) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Xavier Offensive Stats & Trends:

Xavier has averaged 18.1 assists per game (1,105 assists/61 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Xavier has 765 assists at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big East Teams

Xavier has averaged 18.1 assists per game (1,105 assists/61 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 14.1

Xavier has averaged 40.9 points per game (2,496 points/61 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 38.5

DePaul Defensive Stats & Trends:

DePaul has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (499 rebounds/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.1

DePaul has allowed 38.9 points per game (855 points/22 games) in the first half this season — highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 33.0

DePaul has averaged 5.1 steals per game (113 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.3

DePaul has averaged 6.2 steals per game (192 steals/31 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Xavier Defensive Stats & Trends:

Xavier has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (660 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Xavier has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,685 rebounds/61 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Xavier has averaged 7.0 steals per game (167 steals/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Xavier has averaged 6.6 steals per game (403 steals/61 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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