Providence Friars at DePaul Blue Demons ATS Prediction 02/02/19

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The Providence Friars (13-8, 3-5 Big East) will be at Wintrust Arena to go head-to-head against the DePaul Blue Demons (11-9, 3-6 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Providence Friars vs. DePaul Blue Demons Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Blue Demons lost to the 14th-ranked Villanova Wildcats, 86-74, while the Friars lost a tough one against the Seton Hall Pirates, 65-63.

Providence forced Seton Hall into a turnover percentage of 24.5 (above their season average of 15.6) while DePaul did a great job of making free throws (13-17; 76.5 percent). DePaul received a boost from Femi Olujobi, who had 20 points and eight rebounds. Alpha Diallo played well for Providence, contributing 21 points.

In their first matchup this season, Diallo led the Friars to a 70-67 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points. Providence made good use of their 26 trips to the free throw line, making 22 of them (84.6 percent). DePaul, on the other hand, was 16-20 (80.0 percent).

DePaul appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Blue Demons rank 78th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.1 percent), while Providence ranks 182nd in defensive rebounding percentage (71.9 percent).

Providence Friars at DePaul Blue Demons Betting Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Providence, ATS Winner – Providence, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Providence ranks 92nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.1) while DePaul ranks 234th (25.5).
  • The Friars average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 72nd in the NCAA. The Blue Demons rank 129th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
  • Providence averages 4.0 blocks per game, which is ranked 61st in the NCAA. DePaul ranks 75th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
  • The Friars rank 61st in assists per game (15.1) while the Blue Demons rank 165th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
  • DePaul ranks 60th in rebounds per game (38.0) while Providence ranks 155th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Blue Demons have been outscored by an average of 7.8 points in their last five games. For the season, DePaul has defeated opponents by an average of 3.1 points.
  • During their last five games, the Friars have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (2.0 below their season average).