DePaul vs. Providence Prediction 12/10/24 College Basketball Picks

The Providence Friars and the DePaul Blue Demons meet Tuesday in college basketball action at Wintrust Arena. Here’s a prediction between DePaul and Providence. This article contains a selection between DePaul and Providence.

Providence Friars betting preview

The Providence Friars lost to Rhode Island, beat BYU and next play St. Bonaventure, St. John’s and Marquette. The Providence Friars are averaging 70.6 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 63.8 points on 39.8 percent shooting. Bryce Hopkins is averaging 16 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Jayden Pierre is averaging 12.9 points and 3 rebounds. Bensley Joseph is the third double-digit scorer and Wesley Cardet Jr. grabs 4.2 rebounds. The Providence Friars are shooting 34.2 percent from distance and 66 percent from the free throw line. The Providence Friars are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from distance and grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game. After this game, Providence faces St. Bonaventure, St. John’s, Marquette, UConn and Butler.

DePaul Blue Demons betting preview

The DePaul Blue Demons defeated Valparaiso, lost to Texas Tech, and next play Wichita State, St. John’s and Northwestern. The DePaul Blue Demons are averaging 88 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 64.4 points on 39 percent shooting. Jacob Meyer is averaging 14.6 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Isaiah Rivera is averaging 13.4 points and 3.4 rebounds. David Skogman provides 1.6 assists and CJ Gunn grabs 2.5 rebounds. The DePaul Blue Demons are shooting 39.8 percent from distance and 68.8 percent from the free throw line. The DePaul Blue Demons are allowing 27.6 percent shooting from distance and grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.

Why the DePaul Blue Demons will win

• DePaul has won each of its last seven home games.
• Providence has lost four of its last five games.
• DePaul has won the first half in each of its last seven home games against opponents not ranked in the AP.

Total score facts

• Each of DePaul’s last 12 home games produced a total of 142+ points.
• Eight of Providence’s last nine night games against opponents not ranked in the AP produced a total of 130 points or fewer.

DePaul vs Providence Prediction

The Providence Friars are a team that doesn’t back down, and they’ve had some success in the underdog role, including a blowout win over BYU. However, the DePaul Blue Demons have the scoring depth to cause problems for Providence, and this is a home game where they can make a statement and prove that this start is no fluke. I expect Wintrust Arena to rock this time and we won’t be asked to do much. Give me DePaul and the little number.