The South Florida Bulls (22-13) will be 1-point favorites in the College Basketball Invitational at Yuengling Center when they square off with the DePaul Blue Demons (18-15). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 151.5 points and it can be seen on ESPNU at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, April 1, 2019.
DePaul Blue Demons at South Florida Bulls Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Bulls defeated the Loyola Marymount Lions 56-47, while the Blue Demons beat the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 92-87.
DePaul dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.393 (above their season average of 0.251) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.1 (above their season average of 33.0). Coastal Carolina had marks of 0.162 and 27.0, respectively, for those same stats. The Bulls, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.319 vs. 0.040) and held the Lions to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.2 (below their season average of 30.9). South Florida’s Alexis Yetna had a solid performance, finishing with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Max Strus, meanwhile was a key piece for DePaul with 24 points and seven rebounds.
Games including the Blue Demons have typically finished over the total (60.6 percent). DePaul comes into the game with records of 18-15 straight up (SU) and 15-17-1 against the spread (ATS).
It’s tough to find a trend for games featuring the Bulls in regards to the projected point total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Further, South Florida is 22-13 SU and 20-13-1 ATS.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Bulls currently rank fifth in offensive rebounding percentage (37.6 percent), while DePaul ranks 37th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent). Moreover, the 57th-ranked offense of the Blue Demons (offensive efficiency of 110.6) will clash against the 31st-ranked defense of the Bulls (defensive efficiency of 96.0).
DePaul vs. South Florida Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – South Florida, ATS Winner – South Florida, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- South Florida ranks 56th in three pointers allowed per game (20.1) while DePaul ranks 280th (25.5).
- The Blue Demons rank 154th in blocks per game (3.1) while the Bulls rank 223rd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- South Florida ranks 27th in rebounds per game (38.9) while DePaul ranks 65th (37.6).
- The Bulls average 8.2 steals per game, which ranks 20th in the NCAA. The Blue Demons rank 205th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- DePaul ranks 76th in assists per game (14.5) while South Florida ranks 166th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blue Demons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 2.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
