Detroit Mercy vs DePaul Picks and Prediction for Sunday, November 23, 2025
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Detroit Mercy heads into Chicago trying to stop a three-game skid, and the numbers show bad things have been. The Titans are 1-5 and 0-4 on the road, allowing 82.2 points per game while shooting just 39 percent. DePaul has been steadier at 3-2, winning three of five at Wintrust Arena and scoring 77.8 points per game behind a more effective offense and deeper bench. Tipoff is at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+ from Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Big board, bigger value — see our winning college basketball predictions.
Detroit Mercy Preview
Detroit Mercy relies heavily on Orlando Lovejoy, who leads the Titans with 13.8 points, 4.0 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. The Titans average 72.3 points with three double-digit scorers, but shooting consistency has been an issue at 39 percent from the field and only 23.9 percent from deep. Ayden Carter adds 12.0 points and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 57.4 percent, and TJ Nadeau contributes another 12.0 per game. That trio keeps Detroit Mercy competitive when shots fall, but the team’s recent results show the problem: losses of 84-56 to Michigan State, 72-62 to Eastern Michigan, and 90-83 at Toledo all featured long scoring droughts and too many turnovers. Rebounding sits at 38.8 per game, but second-chance conversions have been inconsistent because of low overall shooting. Betting on sports and on the Detroit Mercy is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks
DePaul Preview
DePaul had had a more balanced and efficient team thus far. CJ Gunn leads the Blue Demons with 15.6 points per game, hitting 44.6 percent from the floor. NJ Benson is a reliable frontcourt player who averages 11.2 points and 7.8 rebounds while shooting a strong 75 percent. Layden Blocker helps the backcourt with 10.8 points, 4.0 assists, and 2.4 steals per game, giving DePaul an advantage in the backcourt, on turnovers and transition scoring. DePaul’s overall numbers are better across the board: 44.1 percent shooting, 30.8 percent from three, 77.8 points scored, and only 67.0 allowed. Recent results back it up, including a 93-62 win over Gardner-Webb and earlier victories over St. Thomas and Charleston Southern. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the DePaul with the Novig promo code.
DePaul vs Detroit Mercy Prediction
The matchup tilts toward DePaul because of shooting, turnovers, and roster depth. Detroit Mercy relies heavily on Lovejoy for playmaking, creating pressure when he sits, while DePaul spreads production across eight players who all contribute on the boards or create steals. With Detroit Mercy allowing 82.2 points per game and DePaul holding opponents to 67.0, the advantage is clearly DePaul’s, especially at home. Make sure when you place your bet on Detroit Mercy vs DePaul you are using the BetMGM bonus code.
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Prediction: DePaul 82, Detroit Mercy 68
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Best Picks
- DePaul - Spread. The gap in shooting and defense gives them control at home.
- Over the total. Detroit Mercy plays fast enough, and DePaul’s offense is efficient enough, to push scoring past the number.
