It will be a battle between Big East opponents when the DePaul Blue Demons (11-9, 3-6 Big East) welcome the Providence Friars (13-8, 3-5 Big East) to Wintrust Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Providence Friars at DePaul Blue Demons Betting Prediction
The last time the Friars played, they were topped by the Seton Hall Pirates, 65-63. Seton Hall’s 26.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Providence, who had a rate of 16.7. The Pirates’ mark was above their season average of 26.6, while the Friars’ was below their season average of 33.2. Alpha Diallo was Providence’s leading scorer with 21 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
The Blue Demons fell to the No. 14 Villanova Wildcats in their last game, 86-74. Villanova’s 4.0 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over DePaul, who had a mark of 15.8. The Wildcats’ mark was better than their season average of 15.8. With 20 points on 7-for-10 shooting, Femi Olujobi was the top scorer from either team.
The offensive glass should be a major edge for DePaul in this meeting. The Blue Demons currently rank 78th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.1 percent), while Providence ranks 182nd in defensive rebounding percentage (71.9 percent).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Paul Reed had 20 points and nine rebounds in the first matchup, in which the Blue Demons lost 70-67. The Friars made 22 of their 26 free throws (84.6 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.5 vs. 32.4).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Providence ranks 92nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.1) while DePaul ranks 234th (25.5).
The Friars rank 61st in assists per game (15.1) while the Blue Demons rank 165th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
DePaul averages 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. Providence ranks 155th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
The Friars average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 72nd in the country. The Blue Demons rank 129th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Providence blocks 4.0 opponent shots per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. DePaul ranks 75th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
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The Friars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 3.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blue Demons have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.0 points per game (9.7 above their season average).
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