It will be a battle between Big East opponents when the Providence Friars (12-7, 2-4 Big East) welcome the DePaul Blue Demons (11-7, 3-4 Big East) to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
DePaul Blue Demons at Providence Friars ATS Prediction
In the Blue Demons’ last matchup, they were topped by the No. 12 Marquette Golden Eagles, 79-69. Marquette made good use of their 32 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 28 of them (87.5 percent). DePaul, meanwhile, was 15-19 (78.9 percent). DePaul’s Femi Olujobi had a solid performance, recording 15 points and 11 rebounds.
The Friars edged the Xavier Musketeers in their last matchup, 64-62. Providence’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Xavier. The Friars had a rate of 13.3 (better than their season average of 15.5), while the Musketeers posted a mark of 24.8 (above their season average of 16.4). With 11 points, six rebounds and five assists, Providence’s Alpha Diallo put together a solid outing.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last game, the Blue Demons won 80-63. DePaul had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.688 vs. 0.354). Providence, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.2 vs. 28.6).
DePaul should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Blue Demons currently rank 69th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.5 percent), while Providence ranks 172nd in defensive rebounding percentage (72.1 percent).
DePaul vs. Providence Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Providence, ATS Winner – DePaul, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Providence ranks 109th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while DePaul ranks 228th (25.2).
The Blue Demons rank 38th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Friars rank 155th (35.2).
Providence averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 58th in the nation. DePaul ranks 149th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
The Friars rank 50th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Blue Demons rank 124th (2.9).
DePaul averages 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 77th in the country. Providence ranks 112th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
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The Blue Demons have been outscored by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. For the season, DePaul has defeated opponents by an average of 4.3 points.
During their last five games, the Friars have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
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