Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Dunkin Donuts Center Saturday as the Providence Friars look to beat the odds vs the DePaul Blue Demons in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Providence Friars to cover the point spread in this one found them as -9-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
DePaul Blue Demons vs Providence Friars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Providence Friars are 16-8 so far on the season, and 8-15 ATS vs the number. The DePaul Blue Demons, meanwhile, are 9-14 and 11-11-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Providence go 12-11 and the DePaul Blue Demons go 11-12 on betting totals.
The Providence Friars sit at No. 129 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the DePaul Blue Demons sit at No. 277 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Providence's No. 108-ranked scoring average of 75.58 PPG, against a DePaul Blue Demons defense rated No. 173 and allowing 73.61 PPG. The Providence Friars FG% has averaged 45.87% to date this season, more than the DePaul Blue Demons shooters have managed so far (42.55% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
DePaul suffered a 76-75 loss against Creighton on Wednesday, getting 23 points from Marin Maric in a losing effort at Wintrust Arena.
Providence earned a 73-69 victory over Georgetown University on Tuesday, getting 17 points from Jalen Lindsey at Dunkin Donuts Center.
- DePaul is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- DePaul is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of DePaul's last 7 games
- DePaul is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Providence is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Providence's last 8 games
- Providence is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
- Providence is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing DePaul
Next Betting Matchups
DePaul home to St. John's, Wednesday, February 14th
Providence at Villanova, Wednesday, February 14th
