The DePaul Blue Demons host Youngstown State on Saturday, looking to build on their 2-4 mark against the 2-6 Penguins in college basketball betting action at Wintrust Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The DePaul Blue Demons were listed as -16.5-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Youngstown State Penguins vs DePaul Blue Demons Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The DePaul Blue Demons sit at 2-4 (3-3 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Youngstown State Penguins are currently 2-6 (0-5 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? DePaul is 3-3 OU, and Youngstown State is 2-3 OU.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the DePaul Blue Demons at No. 229 and the Youngstown State Penguins at No. 313 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up DePaul's No. 200 nationally ranked offense (70.67 points per game) against a Youngstown State Penguins defense that sits as the No. 244 at 82.12 PPG. The DePaul Blue Demons have been averaging 38.34% from the field, less than the Penguins have managed so far this season (44.13% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Penguins got 15 points from Devin Haygood, but it was Robert Morris that prevailed in a 81-74 final on Wednesday at Beeghly Center.
The Blue Demons got 21 points from Max Strus as DePaul ran past Portland 82-69 on Sunday at Memorial Coliseum-OR.
Next Betting Matchups
Youngstown State at Butler, Saturday, December 9th
DePaul at Central Connecticut State, Wednesday, December 6th