The 14th-ranked Villanova Wildcats (16-4, 7-0 Big East) visit Wintrust Arena to go head-to-head against the DePaul Blue Demons (11-8, 3-5 Big East). The Wildcats will try to prolong their eight-game winning streak. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Villanova Wildcats vs. DePaul Blue Demons Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Blue Demons lost a tough one against the Providence Friars, 70-67, while the Wildcats dismantled the Seton Hall Pirates, 80-52.
Villanova dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.629 (above their season average of 0.553) and a turnover percentage of 18.0 (worse than their season average of 15.7). Seton Hall was 0.413 and 23.6, respectively, for those same stats. DePaul, on the other hand, held Providence to an effective field goal percentage of 0.421 (below their season average of 0.493). DePaul was led by Paul Reed, who contributed 20 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Phil Booth had a good outing for Villanova, contributing 25 points, five rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Eric Paschall led the Wildcats to a 73-68 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points. Villanova did an excellent job of making free throws (16-18; 88.9 percent). DePaul, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.6 vs. 15.2).
The Wildcats’ Booth has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 23 points,5.0 assists per game. Meanwhile, Reed has averaged 18 points,10.4 rebounds,1.2 blocks during that same time frame for the Blue Demons.
Villanova figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Wildcats rank 19th in offensive efficiency, while DePaul ranks 179th in defensive efficiency.
Villanova Wildcats at DePaul Blue Demons Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – DePaul, ATS Winner – DePaul, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Villanova ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (29.5) while DePaul ranks 237th in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
- The Wildcats rank 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Blue Demons rank 85th (3.2).
- The Blue Demons rank 50th in rebounds per game (38.4) while the Wildcats rank 164th (35.3).
- DePaul ranks 61st in assists per game (15.0) while Villanova ranks 132nd in assists allowed per game (13.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blue Demons have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. On the season, DePaul has defeated opponents by an average of 3.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 82.2 points per game (5.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
