The South Florida Bulls (23-14) square off against the DePaul Blue Demons (19-16) in the College Basketball Invitational at Wintrust Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, April 5, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
South Florida Bulls vs. DePaul Blue Demons Betting Odds
The Blue Demons evened the season series at one with a 100-96 win in their most recent contest. Despite the loss, David Collins was a top performer in the game with 23 points and six assists. DePaul had a much better turnover percentage (12.5 vs. 18.9). South Florida, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.1 vs. 30.8). The two teams combined to score 196 points, which was well over the projected point total of 144, and DePaul was unable to cover as a 4.5-point favorite.
Vegas is exceedingly precise when setting the O/U total of Bulls games, with an even split between overs and unders. South Florida heads into the contest with records of 23-14 straight up (SU) and 22-13-1 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Blue Demons’ 35 games, 21 have finished over the O/U total. Additionally, DePaul is 19-16 SU and 15-19-1 ATS.
The Bulls’ Alexis Yetna has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 12 points,10.0 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Max Strus has averaged 25 points,5.6 rebounds during that same time frame for the Blue Demons.
This showdown pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. DePaul currently ranks 57th in offensive efficiency and South Florida ranks 40th in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Bulls are among the nation’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking seventh in offensive rebounding percentage (37.3 percent). The Blue Demons, however, rank 54th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.8 percent).
South Florida Bulls at DePaul Blue Demons ATS Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Depaul, ATS Winner – South Florida, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- South Florida ranks 55th in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while DePaul ranks 283rd (25.6).
- The Blue Demons average 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 79th in the NCAA. The Bulls rank 169th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
- South Florida ranks 25th in rebounds per game (39.0) while DePaul ranks 67th (37.5).
- The Bulls rank 24th in steals per game (8.1) while the Blue Demons rank 191st in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- DePaul ranks 96th in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while South Florida ranks 230th (4.4).
- South Florida is 10-3-1 ATS on the road, while DePaul is 10-12 ATS at home.
- In 14 road games, the Bulls have 8 overs and 6 unders.
- The Blue Demons have 15 overs and 7 unders in 22 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulls are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Blue Demons are 1-4.
- In their last five games, South Florida has 3 unders and 2 overs, while DePaul has 4 overs and 1 under.
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
- The Blue Demons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, up from 2.3 for the season.
