A seven-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the DePaul Blue Demons (7-2) when they take on the UIW Cardinals (5-7) at Wintrust Arena. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
UIW Cardinals vs. DePaul Blue Demons Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Blue Demons won big over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 80-58, while the Cardinals were blown out by the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 87-37.
DePaul played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.386 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 52.8. For those same stats, Bethune-Cookman was 0.097 and 40.5, respectively. UIW, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.184 vs. 0.175). Max Strus had a solid game for DePaul with 25 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, UIW rallied around Antoine Smith Jr., who had 16 points.
Expect DePaul to dominate the offensive glass in this meeting. The Blue Demons rank 47th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), while UIW ranks 325th in defensive rebounding percentage (65.4 percent) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
UIW Cardinals vs. DePaul Blue Demons Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – DePaul, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- DePaul ranks 18th in rebounds per game (38.2) while UIW ranks 247th (32.8).
- The Blue Demons rank 54th in steals per game (6.7) while the Cardinals rank 119th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- DePaul ranks 34th in blocks allowed per game (2.9) while UIW ranks 82nd (3.8).
- The Blue Demons rank 34th in assists per game (15.3) while the Cardinals rank 219th (10.8).
- DePaul ranks 108th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while UIW ranks 268th (16.5).
