The undefeated DePaul Blue Demons (7-0) look to remain undefeated when they square off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-3) at Williams Arena. Action starts at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
DePaul Blue Demons at Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Golden Gophers dismantled the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 79-56, while the Blue Demons were victorious over the Central Michigan Chippewas 88-75.
The Blue Demons, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.6, had an extraordinary mark of 36.8 and held the Chippewas to an effective field goal percentage of 0.434 (below their season average of 0.549). The Golden Gophers, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.095 vs. 0.034) and held the Fighting Hawks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 26.9). Minnesota’s Jarvis Omersa played well, contributing 11 points and nine rebounds. DePaul, meanwhile, was led by Paul Reed, who finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
DePaul could struggle to create turnovers. Since last season, Minnesota ranks 93rd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.7 percent), while DePaul has forced the 197th-most turnovers (18.7 percent).
DePaul vs. Minnesota Free Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Minnesota, ATS Winner – Minnesota, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Minnesota ranks 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while DePaul ranks 282nd (25.3).
- The Golden Gophers rank 54th in assists per game (14.9) while the Blue Demons rank 198th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
- DePaul ranks 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Minnesota ranks 156th (34.7).
- The Blue Demons rank 103rd in steals per game (6.8) while the Golden Gophers rank 267th (5.1).
- DePaul ranks 82nd in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while Minnesota ranks 228th (4.1).
