The DePaul Blue Demons (11-7, 3-4 Big East) will be at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center to go head-to-head against the Providence Friars (12-7, 2-4 Big East) in a Big East matchup. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
DePaul Blue Demons at Providence Friars Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Friars barely escaped the Xavier Musketeers, 64-62, while the Blue Demons were beaten by the 12th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles, 79-69.
The Friars forced 18 turnovers, while the Musketeers had a free throw rate of 0.115 (below their season average of 0.256). DePaul, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 vs. 27.3). Providence was lifted by Alpha Diallo, who contributed 11 points, six rebounds and five assists. Femi Olujobi, meanwhile was a key piece for DePaul with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last matchup, the Blue Demons won 80-63. DePaul had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.688 vs. 0.354). Providence, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.2 vs. 28.6). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The offensive glass should be a huge advantage for DePaul in this battle. The Blue Demons currently rank 69th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.5 percent), while Providence ranks 172nd in defensive rebounding percentage (72.1 percent).
DePaul Blue Demons at Providence Friars Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Providence, ATS Winner – Providence, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Providence ranks 109th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while DePaul ranks 228th (25.2).
- The Friars rank 50th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Blue Demons rank 124th (2.9).
- DePaul averages 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 77th in the country. Providence ranks 112th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- The Blue Demons rank 38th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Friars rank 155th (35.2).
- Providence averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 58th in the country. DePaul ranks 149th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Friars have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Providence has defeated opponents by an average of 4.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Blue Demons have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.8 points per game (8.0 above their season average).
