Thu Mar 13 23:10:00 UTC 2025: **Creighton Favored to Win Big East Quarterfinal, but DePaul Expected to Keep it Close**
NEW YORK, NY – Creighton is heavily favored to defeat DePaul in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden, but sports analyst Ed Scimia is predicting DePaul will cover the spread. While Scimia acknowledges Creighton’s superior talent, particularly center Ryan Kalkbrenner, he believes DePaul’s recent strong performance warrants a closer look.
DePaul has won its last three games and covered the spread in its last four, including a game against Creighton earlier this season where they lost by only 10 points despite being 16-point underdogs. Scimia points to DePaul’s improved offense and their ability to limit Creighton’s three-point shooting in that previous matchup as reasons for optimism. He anticipates DePaul’s defensive strategy will again focus on containing Kalkbrenner, preventing a blowout.
Scimia’s prediction centers on DePaul covering the point spread (+12.5), citing DePaul’s recent success. He also predicts an over on the total points scored (over 142.5) and forecasts Kalkbrenner to score at least 20 points. His analysis emphasizes finding value in betting lines rather than solely relying on traditional handicapping methods.
While acknowledging Creighton’s likely victory, Scimia’s analysis suggests DePaul may provide a surprisingly competitive game, making them a potentially lucrative wager for those willing to take the underdog. The article includes a disclaimer regarding responsible gambling and adherence to local laws.
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