DEPAUL @ NW

Crosstown series with a recent Northwestern edge

DePaul leads the all-time series 21–18, but Northwestern has won eight of the last 10 and hosts this season’s early-season rivalry game.

A notable first road test for DePaul

DePaul enters 3–0 for its first road game of the season; a win would make it 4–0 for the second time in three seasons.

Northwestern’s guards bring the scoring

Jake West and LA Pratt combined for 41 points in Northwestern’s latest win, including eight assists from West.

DePaul’s perimeter shooting is an early strength

DePaul is making 11.3 three-pointers per game through its first three contests, with Ade Popoola leading the Big East at four makes per game.

Turnover battle could shape the game

Northwestern forced 19 turnovers and committed five against Boston University; the Wildcats are averaging only eight giveaways per game.

Availability notes

The reviewed official previews report no new injury or availability concern, but that does not confirm that every player is available.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Northwestern +1.5

At +1.5, Northwestern is a cautious spread lean based on its unbeaten home record and better recent run in this rivalry.