The DePaul Blue Demons (3-0) try to remain perfect when they go head-to-head against the Iowa Hawkeyes (1-0) at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 11, 2019.
DePaul Blue Demons vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Hawkeyes easily got past the SIUE Cougars 87-60, while the Blue Demons beat the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 70-59.
DePaul dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.3 and a free throw rate of 0.278. For those same stats, Fairleigh Dickinson put up marks of 27.9 and 0.208, respectively. The Hawkeyes, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.482 vs. 0.065) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.6 vs. 22.0). Luka Garza played well for Iowa with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, DePaul was lifted by Charlie Moore, who finished with 27 points.
Iowa appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Hawkeyes rank 40th in offensive efficiency, while the Blue Demons rank 252nd in defensive efficiency dating back to last season.
DePaul Blue Demons vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Iowa, ATS Winner – DePaul, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- DePaul averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 99th in the country. Iowa ranks 279th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
- The Blue Demons average 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 121st in the nation. The Hawkeyes rank 187th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- The Hawkeyes rank 164th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Blue Demons rank 276th (19.4).
- DePaul averages 37.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 77th in the nation. Iowa ranks 151st in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
