The Providence Friars will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the DePaul Blue Demons at Dunkin Donuts Center on Saturday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Providence Friars in this one found them listed as -13.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Blue Demons was expected to move the line.
DePaul Blue Demons vs Providence Friars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the DePaul Blue Demons have watched them go 9-18 and 9-16-1 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Providence Friars are at 19-9 and 13-14 ATS. In totals betting, the Providence Friars are 16-11, while the DePaul Blue Demons have a 13-12-1 mark.
This game puts the Providence Friars, most recently No. 193 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the DePaul Blue Demons, who rate No. 304 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and DePaul is ranked No. 211 in NCAA basketball at 34.59 per game. Contrast that with Providence's No. 101 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Providence is the No. 155-ranked team in the country at 6.79 per game, while DePaul rates No. 242 at 5.37 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Blue Demons got 19 points from Billy Garrett Jr. as DePaul ran past St. John's 83-75 on Thursday at Allstate Arena.
Providence got 31 points from Ben Bentil en route to a 70-52 loss at the hands of Providence on Thursday at Prudential Center.
Next Betting Matchups
DePaul at Villanova, Tuesday, March 1st
Providence at Creighton, Wednesday, March 2nd