The Big East Tournament kicks off its opening round on Wednesday as the Georgetown Hoyas visit the DePaul Blue Demons in a rematch of regular-season play that saw both teams split their meetings. Both sides have experienced up-and-down seasons, and this one‑and‑done postseason game in New York City could be the last action for one of these clubs in 2026. With oddsmakers slightly favoring DePaul, I have you covered with my Georgetown vs DePaul prediction from Madison Square Garden.
Our Georgetown vs DePaul Pick
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Confidence: 1 out of 5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Georgetown Hoyas @ DePaul Blue Demons
- Date & Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 9:00 PM ET
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: Peacock
Key Storylines
- DePaul enters the Big East Tournament as the No. 6 seed with a 16‑15 overall record and an 8‑12 mark in conference play, narrowly ahead of the Hoyas in the standings.
- The teams split their regular‑season series, with DePaul winning at home early and Georgetown avenging that loss later in the season.
- These teams met in the Big East Tournament last season as well, with DePaul eliminating Georgetown in that edition of the tourney.
Key Players
DePaul Blue Demons
- CJ Gunn – The senior guard is DePaul’s leading scorer at around 13.3 ppg and provides steady offense throughout the lineup.
- NJ Benson – A rebounding force at 7.6 rpg and a disruptive presence in the paint, Benson’s ability to secure possessions could be crucial in a low‑possession tournament game.
- Layden Blocker – Contributing across points, rebounds, and defense, Blocker’s presence on the wing adds scoring depth for DePaul.
Georgetown Hoyas
- KJ Lewis – The Hoyas’ top scorer at 14.9 ppg, Lewis also contributes on the defensive end with over 2 steals a game, making him a fulcrum of their transition game.
- Malik Mack – Second on the team in assists, Mack’s playmaking will be key to getting others involved in Georgetown’s offense.
- Caleb Williams – A versatile forward who chips in around 5 rebounds per game, Williams adds size and toughness for the Hoyas.
Stat Comparison
| Statistic | Georgetown | DePaul |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 74.5 | 70.7 |
| Points allowed per game | 73.9 | 69.8 |
| Team Field Goal % | 44% | 44% |
| Rebounds per game | 35.5 | 33.4 |
| Assists per game | 15.0 | 15.1 |
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- During the 2025–26 campaign, Georgetown and DePaul split their regular-season series with a win apiece.
- Georgetown has struggled against the spread this season at 11-19.
- DePaul is 18-11-2 against the spread for the year.
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