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DePaul @ Xavier

Current Records: DePaul 10-10; Xavier 16-5

What to Know

The DePaul Blue Demons are 2-11 against the #21 Xavier Musketeers since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. DePaul and the Musketeers will face off in a Big East battle at 2 p.m. ET at Cintas Center. Xavier should still be riding high after a win, while the Blue Demons will be looking to right the ship.

DePaul came up short against the Connecticut Huskies on Saturday, falling 57-50. Forward David Jones just could not get things rolling his way, finishing with only four points on 2-for-13 shooting in his 27 minutes on the court.

Meanwhile, the Butler Bulldogs typically have all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Xavier proved too difficult a challenge. Xavier sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 68-66 victory. Xavier's forward Zach Freemantle was one of the most active players for the squad, picking up 23 points.

The Blue Demons are the clear underdogs, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on DePaul's opponents whenever they hit the road.

DePaul is now 10-10 while the Musketeers sit at 16-5. A couple stats to keep an eye on: DePaul ranks 16th in college basketball when it comes to blocked shots per game, with 5.5 on average. Xavier is not quite as good, but they are no chumps, either: they come into the matchup boasting the 34th most blocked shots per game in college basketball at 4.9. Points in the paint might be hard to come by.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Cintas Center -- Cincinnati, Ohio
  • TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $8.00

Odds

The Musketeers are a big 13.5-point favorite against the Blue Demons, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Musketeers as a 12.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Xavier have won 11 out of their last 13 games against DePaul.

  • Jan 19, 2022 - Xavier 68 vs. DePaul 67
  • Mar 11, 2020 - DePaul 71 vs. Xavier 67
  • Feb 25, 2020 - Xavier 78 vs. DePaul 67
  • Feb 04, 2020 - Xavier 67 vs. DePaul 59
  • Feb 09, 2019 - DePaul 74 vs. Xavier 62
  • Dec 29, 2018 - Xavier 74 vs. DePaul 65
  • Mar 03, 2018 - Xavier 65 vs. DePaul 62
  • Dec 30, 2017 - Xavier 77 vs. DePaul 72
  • Mar 08, 2017 - Xavier 75 vs. DePaul 64
  • Mar 04, 2017 - Xavier 79 vs. DePaul 65
  • Feb 08, 2017 - Xavier 72 vs. DePaul 61
  • Jan 30, 2016 - Xavier 86 vs. DePaul 65
  • Jan 12, 2016 - Xavier 84 vs. DePaul 64

Injury Report for Xavier

  • Cesare Edwards: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)
  • KyKy Tandy: Out for the Season (Lips)
  • Elijah Tucker: Out for the Season (Illness)

Injury Report for DePaul

  • Javan Johnson: Out (Hand)
  • Javon Freeman-Liberty: Out (Groin)
  • Tyon Grant-Foster: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)
  • Ahamad Bynum: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)