- Matchup: Villanova Wildcats vs DePaul Blue Demons
- Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Wednesday night, the DePaul Blue Demons (16-13) will face off against the Villanova Wildcats (22-7) at Wintrust Arena.
The Villanova Wildcats recently clashed with St. John’s, where they suffered a defeat with a final score of 89-57. During the game, Villanova recorded a field goal percentage of 37.0% (20 of 54) and converted 7 out of 23 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, they achieved 10 of 16 for an efficiency of 62.5%. On the boards, they secured a total of 24 rebounds, with 5 being offensive. In terms of playmaking, they registered 11 assists and forced St. John’s into 8 turnovers while earning 4 steals. Defensively, Villanova allowed their opponent to shoot 52.5%, with St. John’s completing 32 of 61 shots. St. John’s excelled with 26 assists and 11 steals, along with 38 rebounds (8 offensive and 30 defensive), but did not record a block. They made 70.8% from the charity stripe with 17 successful free throws out of 24 attempts and hit 8 of 15 shots from three-point territory. Villanova committed 18 personal fouls, while St. John’s finished with 17.
Duke Brennan was a standout player in this game, finishing with 12 points on 4 of 6 shooting. He contributed 8 rebounds and played 29 minutes, showcasing a shooting efficiency of 66.7% along with 3 assists.
The Villanova Wildcats enter this matchup with a solid record of 22-7 this season. They are averaging 77.2 points per game (148th in Division 1) with a shooting percentage of 45.6%. The Wildcats hit 35.5% of their three-point attempts (281 of 792) and convert 68.7% from the free throw line. As a collective, they average 34.6 rebounds per game and have accumulated a total of 443 assists this season, ranking 119th nationally. The team averages 10.2 turnovers per game and commits about 16.1 fouls.
Defensively, the Wildcats force 12.6 turnovers per game while averaging 16.9 personal fouls. They’re currently ranked 198th in college hoops for assists allowed, surrendering 402 this year. The Wildcats’ defense permits a shooting percentage of 45.0% (748 of 1,661) and allows 34.8 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 34.1% from three-point range, placing them 95th in Division 1 for points per game allowed (70.8).
In their last contest, the DePaul Blue Demons secured a victory over Marquette, winning 62-51. They allowed Marquette to gather 27 total rebounds (6 on the offensive end). DePaul struggled from beyond the arc, shooting only 18.2% (4 of 22), and finished at 50.0% from the free throw line, hitting 11 of 22. Marquette converted 38.3% of its shots (18 of 47), while DePaul shot 38.5% (20 of 52) overall. From three-point range, DePaul made 7 out of 23 attempts (30.4%) and went 15 for 19 from the charity stripe (78.9%). Marquette committed 19 fouls, providing DePaul with multiple free throw opportunities, while DePaul recorded 12 turnovers and earned 7 steals, collecting 28 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 37.
Brandon Maclin was a key contributor for the Blue Demons, scoring 18 points with a 40.0% shooting rate (6 of 15) alongside 5 rebounds and 3 assists in 36 minutes of action.
DePaul’s record stands at 16-13 this season. They are committing 18.0 fouls per game while shooting 69.4% from the free throw line. Assisting teammates 15.2 times per contest (100th in NCAA), they average 12.0 turnovers. The Blue Demons have accumulated 2,064 points (71.2 points per game) and retrieve 33.4 rebounds on average. Offensively, they shoot 44.1% from the field, ranking 257th nationwide.
The DePaul defense permits opponents to shoot 35.9% from three-point range (197 of 548), while allowing 70.3% from the free throw line. They yield 13.7 assists and 33.5 rebounds on a nightly basis, positioning them 208th and 132nd in Division 1, respectively. In terms of points allowed, DePaul ranks 62nd, giving up an average of 69.2 points per game. They force 12.7 turnovers and have allowed teams to shoot 43.4% from the field (129th in Division 1).
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Villanova to win
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