DePaul Favored Over Seton Hall in Big East Showdown

CHICAGO, Ill. — The DePaul Blue Demons are projected to defeat the Seton Hall Pirates in a Big East college basketball matchup on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 6 p.m. ET. Both DraftKings and predictive models favor DePaul, with the model projecting a 7.6-point spread, slightly higher than the sportsbook’s 5-point line.

The game, set to take place at DePaul’s home court, is expected to be a high-scoring affair. The model predicts a total of 140.9 points, surpassing DraftKings’ over/under of 135.5 points. DePaul enters the game with a 10-12-0 record against the spread (ATS), while Seton Hall holds a 4-3-0 ATS record this season.

DePaul’s recent performance has been mixed, with a 7-3-0 ATS record as favorites but a 3-9-0 ATS record as underdogs. Seton Hall, on the other hand, has been more consistent, boasting a 4-3-0 ATS record overall and a 2-1-0 ATS record in conference play.

“Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance this season, but DePaul’s home-court advantage and recent form make them the favorites,” said a sports analyst from DataSkrive, which partnered to provide the predictions. The final score is projected to be DePaul 74, Seton Hall 67.

Fans and bettors alike will be watching closely to see if DePaul can live up to the expectations or if Seton Hall can pull off an upset in this crucial Big East matchup.