DePaul at Xavier

It looked like business as usual as the Xavier Musketeers opened the season at 11-2 and another appearance in the NCAA Tournament seemed like a lock. Things have really changed as Xavier has struggled since, having gone 6-8 as the competition has spiked upward. The defense has not been at the same level as previous NCAA entries by this school and it is showing up in the lack of wins. DePaul has really stopped defending and has allowed 82 points per game in its last four contests. I think this game is going to be a lot more wide open, with both teams trending upward in scoring. Take the OVER.