Detroit Mercy Titans vs DePaul Blue Demons Prediction and Picks - November 23, 2025
Use Code SSWC Sunday evening on the college hardwood, and we have a Detroit Mercy vs DePaul prediction ready to rock and roll. Detroit Mercy is off to a rough 1-5 start and they come in off an 84-56 road loss to Michigan State. DePaul enters this game off a 93-62 home win over Gardner-Webb to move to 3-2 on the young season. Continue reading to see our Detroit Mercy vs DePaul prediction.
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Detroit Off To A Slow Start
Detroit Mercy fell to 1-5 after an 84-56 loss to Michigan State on November 21, where the Spartans controlled the paint and never let the Titans find rhythm. Orlando Lovejoy led Detroit with 14 points and four assists, while Ayden Carter chipped in 10 points. The Titans shot just 36.7% from the field and 25% from three, struggling to keep pace with Michigan State’s balanced attack. It was another reminder of the uphill climb for Detroit Mercy against high-major competition.
Offensively, the Titans average 72.3 points per game but rank near the bottom nationally in efficiency, shooting just 39.2% from the field and 23.9% from three. Lovejoy has been their most consistent scorer at 13.8 points per game, while Carter and TJ Nadeau provide secondary options. The lack of perimeter shooting has been a major issue, forcing Detroit to rely heavily on drives and mid-range looks. Rebounding has been serviceable at 35.3 boards per game, but turnovers and cold stretches have kept them from sustaining momentum.
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Defensively, Detroit Mercy has struggled, allowing 82.3 points per game and ranking 280th in opponent field-goal percentage at 45.5%. Xavier Istomin-Monroe provides some rim protection, but the team often gets overpowered inside. Their inability to defend the three-point line consistently has hurt them, as opponents are hitting nearly 35% from deep. Against DePaul, the Titans will need to tighten up rotations and find ways to slow down a more efficient offense if they want to stay competitive.
DePaul Crushes Gardner-Webb
DePaul improved to 3-2 after a convincing 93-62 win over Gardner-Webb on November 18, where the Blue Demons dominated from start to finish. CJ Gunn led the way with 18 points, while Layden Blocker added 16 points and six assists. DePaul shot 55% from the field and built a 24-point halftime lead, cruising to their second straight victory at Wintrust Arena. It was a strong response after their narrow loss to Northwestern earlier in the month.
Offensively, DePaul averages 77.8 points per game and shoots 44.1% from the field. Gunn has been their top scorer at 15.6 points per game, while Layden Blocker adds 10.8 points and 4.0 assists. Benson has been a force inside, shooting 75% from the floor and pulling down nearly eight rebounds per game. The Blue Demons aren’t elite from deep at 30.8%, but they’ve shown balance across the roster, with multiple players capable of stepping up. Their ability to share the ball and attack in waves makes them difficult to defend.
Defensively, DePaul has been solid, allowing just 67 points per game and holding opponents to 41.3% shooting. Their perimeter defense has been shaky at times, giving up 35.7% from three, but they’ve compensated with strong rebounding and disciplined rotations. Fabian Flores and Benson provide size inside, while Blocker and Gunn pressure guards on the perimeter. Against Detroit Mercy, DePaul’s defensive edge and offensive efficiency should give them control, especially if they can force the Titans into contested jumpers and limit Lovejoy’s playmaking.
Detroit Mercy vs DePaul Pick
Detroit Mercy vs DePaul Spread Pick
- Detroit Mercy +18.5 (4 Units)
Taking Detroit +18.5 has value because the Titans, despite their rough start, have shown enough fight to hang around in games. Orlando Lovejoy has been their most reliable scorer at nearly 14 points per game, and Ayden Carter adds balance inside with 12 points and 4.7 rebounds per contest. While Detroit Mercy struggles with efficiency — shooting just 39.2% from the field and 23.9% from three — they do rebound at a respectable clip and have multiple players capable of contributing double figures. That kind of spread scoring can help them avoid extended droughts and keep the margin manageable against DePaul.
On the other side, DePaul has been solid but not overwhelming, averaging 77.8 points per game while shooting 44.1% from the floor. Caleb Gunn and Layden Blocker lead the way, but the Blue Demons aren’t an elite three-point team at just 30.8%, which limits their ability to blow games wide open. Detroit Mercy’s defense has been shaky, but if they can contest shots and force DePaul into half-court sets, the Titans have a path to staying within the number. With Lovejoy’s playmaking and Carter’s interior presence, Detroit has enough to cover the +18.5 spread even if they don’t threaten for the outright win.
Detroit Mercy vs DePaul Over/Under Pick
- Under 147 (5 Units)
The Under 147 makes sense because neither Detroit Mercy nor DePaul plays at a blistering pace, and both have offensive limitations that point toward a lower-scoring game. Detroit averages just 72.3 points per game while shooting a poor 39.2% from the field and 23.9% from three, which makes it tough for them to sustain scoring runs. DePaul is more efficient but still modest at 77.8 points per game, and their three-point shooting sits at 30.8%, not the type of number that usually pushes totals high. Combine that with DePaul’s defense holding opponents to 67 points per game and Detroit’s tendency to grind through possessions, and the Under 147 looks like the sharper angle.
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