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Georgetown (14-17) vs DePaul (16-15)
- When: Mar 11 2026, 9:00 PM
- Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, USA
- Where to watch: Peacock
Georgetown vs DePaul Preview & Prediction
Spread: DePaul -2.0
Moneyline: DePaul (-137)
Total: 132.0
Georgetown Hoyas Betting Breakdown
Now then, the Hoyas arrive in New York looking for a bit of redemption and perhaps a touch of tournament magic. Georgetown endured a frustrating Big East campaign, finishing 14-17 overall, yet many of those defeats came by the narrowest of margins. Eleven of their 17 conference losses were by single digits, including tight contests against UConn and St. John’s.
Ed Cooley’s squad finally snapped a seven game skid with an 80-79 victory over Providence, a result that at least restored some confidence heading into Madison Square Garden. Seven foot one center Vince Iwuchukwu delivered a career night with 25 points in that win, while Kayvaun Mulready chipped in 12 points after leading the team in scoring during the previous two games.
The Hoyas have been navigating these final weeks without leading scorer KJ Lewis, who averaged 14.9 points before suffering an ankle injury. That absence places additional responsibility on Malik Mack to drive the offense. Mack has shown flashes of scoring ability, including a 7 of 13 shooting performance recently against St. John’s.
From a betting standpoint, Georgetown’s season has been defined by competitive performances that often slipped away late. In a neutral court setting like this, those narrow margins suggest the Hoyas have the tools to keep this contest close and potentially steal the result.
Georgetown Player Prop Pick: Malik Mack Over 14.5 Points – Mack has increased offensive responsibility with Lewis out and should see heavy minutes in a win or go home matchup.
DePaul Blue Demons Betting Breakdown
DePaul enters the Big East tournament with genuine momentum compared to recent seasons. The Blue Demons finished 16-15, securing their first winning record since the 2018-19 campaign and earning the sixth seed in the conference tournament.
That improvement marks the program’s best tournament positioning since joining the Big East in 2005. The Blue Demons split their regular season series with Georgetown, winning 56-50 on the road before dropping a 70-61 decision at home later in January.
Offense has been the biggest challenge for DePaul. The team failed to score more than 72 points in any of its final 13 regular season games. C.J. Gunn leads the squad with 13.3 points per game, though his shooting dipped to 32.1 percent over his last nine outings.
Senior forward NJ Benson has been the most reliable presence inside. Benson averaged 11.7 points and 7.6 rebounds during the regular season and recorded six double doubles. He also closed the year strongly with a 24 point performance against Butler.
DePaul’s physical rebounding and defensive discipline give them a slight edge in what should be a slower paced tournament game.
DePaul Player Prop Pick: NJ Benson Over 7.5 Rebounds – Benson consistently controls the glass and should dominate inside against Georgetown’s thin frontcourt rotation.
Betting Breakdown
The betting line lists DePaul as a slight 2.0 point favorite with the total sitting at 132.0. That spread reflects how evenly matched these two sides have been all season.
Georgetown has played many close games and enters with renewed confidence after breaking its losing streak. DePaul has been steadier overall, but its offensive struggles make it difficult to pull away.
Expect a tight defensive battle in Madison Square Garden.
Final Score: Georgetown 66, DePaul 63
Lean: Georgetown ML (+112)
Total: Under 132.0
- NCAAB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
