Georgetown Hoyas vs DePaul Blue Demons Picks and Predictions for Wednesday March 11 2026
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The Georgetown Hoyas and DePaul Blue Demons meet in the Big East Tournament 1st Round on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET with the game streaming on Peacock. DePaul enters the matchup as a 1.5-point favorite, and the total for the game is 137.5. Both teams will look to extend their seasons in this Big East tournament matchup after inconsistent finishes to the regular season. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more betting insight and daily selections.
Georgetown Hoping to Build on Recent Momentum
The Georgetown Hoyas enter the Big East Tournament with a 14-17 overall record and have struggled away from home in conference play. Georgetown has recently won over Providence while recently losing to St. John’s, Xavier, Marquette, and Seton Hall. That stretch shows a team capable of pulling off an upset but still searching for consistent execution.
The Hoyas average 74.5 points per game while allowing 73.9 points per contest. Georgetown shoots 44% from the field, averages 35.5 rebounds per game, and produces 15.0 assists per contest. Defensively, the Hoyas record 3.7 blocks and 6.7 steals per game, giving them a balanced defensive profile.
A key factor for Georgetown in this matchup is its ability to move the basketball and generate scoring opportunities through assists. The Hoyas have solid ball movement numbers and can create good looks when they execute well in the half court. If Georgetown controls tempo and limits mistakes, it could remain competitive throughout the game.
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DePaul Trying to Control the Tempo
The DePaul Blue Demons enter the tournament with a 16-15 overall record and have been somewhat inconsistent away from home this season. DePaul has recently won over Marquette and Creighton while recently losing to Butler, Villanova, and Providence. Those results show a team capable of upsetting strong opponents but also vulnerable in close games.
The Blue Demons average 70.7 points per game while allowing 69.8 points per contest. DePaul shoots 44% from the field, averages 33.4 rebounds per game, and produces 15.1 assists per contest. On defense, the Blue Demons contribute 3.4 blocks and 6.9 steals per game, which helps them keep games competitive even when offense slows down.
DePaul’s biggest strength entering this matchup is its defensive discipline. The Blue Demons allow fewer points per game than Georgetown and often try to slow the tempo to keep games manageable. If DePaul can keep Georgetown from pushing the pace and turn the game into a defensive battle, it could gain the edge.
Georgetown Hoyas vs DePaul Blue Demons Pick
Georgetown Hoyas vs DePaul Blue Demons Pick
- Pick: DePaul Blue Demons -1.5
DePaul enters this matchup with the stronger defensive numbers and has shown the ability to control tempo in games where scoring becomes limited. Georgetown has struggled with consistency during conference play, and the Blue Demons’ defensive approach could make it difficult for the Hoyas to find offensive rhythm.
Georgetown Hoyas vs DePaul Blue Demons Total Pick
- Pick: Under 137.5
I like the under in this matchup because both teams play at a slower pace and rely on defense to stay competitive. DePaul allows fewer than 70 points per game, and Georgetown has also been involved in several lower-scoring games recently. If both teams focus on half-court offense and defensive execution, this game could stay below the posted total.
Final Score Prediction: DePaul Blue Demons 70, Georgetown Hoyas 66
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