DePaul vs Xavier

League: NCAAB | Date: 2026-01-03 02:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2026-01-03 12:05 PM EST

💰 Best Bet #1 [Xavier / +2 / -110 / 55% / Simulation shows Xavier covering in 52% of scenarios, with DePaul’s recent home struggles and Xavier’s road form providing value against a tight spread.]

💰 Best Bet #2 [Under / Total / 146.5 at -110 / 54% / Both teams exhibit moderate tempos and defensive rebounding edges in Big East play, aligning with the simulation’s 52% under probability and average total of 145 points.]

💰 Best Bet #3 [DePaul / Moneyline / -130 / 52% / Home-court advantage at Wintrust Arena gives DePaul a slight edge in a close matchup, per KenPom’s projection and simulation win probability.]

DePaul vs Xavier on 2026-01-03

Game Times

ET: 2:00 PM
CT: 1:00 PM
MT: 12:00 PM
PT: 11:00 AM
AKT: 10:00 AM
HST: 8:00 AM

Public Bets

[55% DePaul / 45% Xavier]

Money Distribution

[52% DePaul / 48% Xavier]

Market Alignment

[Aligned]

Line Movement

Line opened at DePaul -2 and has held steady, with minimal movement despite moderate public interest on the favorite.

Mathematical Edge (EV)

[+3.2% on Xavier spread / Public alignment with slight sharp money on underdog supports value, backed by simulation edges and current season ATS trends (DePaul 9-5 ATS but 0-3 in conference).]

Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for DePaul | 52.00% |
| Win % for Xavier | 48.00% |
| Spread Cover % for DePaul | 48.00% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 48.00% / Under: 52.00% |
| Average Total Points | 145.00 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-15.00, 17.00] |

Top 3 Player Props

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Analysis Summary

Public sentiment leans slightly toward DePaul as the home favorite, aligning with money distribution and showing no significant sharp divergence, making a follow on the favorite viable but with value on the spread underdog. The matchup projects as low-scoring given both teams’ defensive efficiencies in recent Big East games and the simulation’s under lean. Overall, expect a grind-it-out affair with Xavier’s resilience on the road tipping the scales in close simulations.

Recommended Play

Follow the public with DePaul — Mathematical probability favors the home team in 52% of outcomes, supported by consensus data and no contrarian signals.

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