The Villanova Wildcats will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the DePaul Blue Demons at Villanova Pavilion on Tuesday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The DePaul Blue Demons were listed as 23-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
DePaul Blue Demons vs Villanova Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Villanova Wildcats are 25-4 so far on the season, and 15-13 ATS vs the number. The DePaul Blue Demons, meanwhile, are 9-19 and 9-17-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Villanova go 14-14 and the DePaul Blue Demons go 14-12-1 on betting totals.
This game puts the Villanova Wildcats, most recently No. 12 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the DePaul Blue Demons, who rate No. 310 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Villanova's No. 80 nationally ranked offense (76.76 points per game) against a DePaul Blue Demons defense that sits as the No. 200 at 74.71 PPG. The Villanova Wildcats have been averaging 46.47% from the field, more than the Blue Demons have managed so far this season (44.68% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
DePaul was crushed on Saturday, getting blown out by Providence and falling by a 87-66 score at Dunkin Donuts Center.
Josh Hart scored 19 points leading the Wildcats to a 89-79 victory over Marquette at Bradley Center on Saturday.
Next Betting Matchups
DePaul home to Seton Hall, Saturday, March 5th
Villanova at Georgetown, Saturday, March 5th