DePaul vs. Texas Tech Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/4/24

Texas Tech (6-1) vs. DePaul (7-0)

Game info: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 9:15 p.m. (United Supermarkets Arena)

Betting Odds: Texas Tech -14.5 / DePaul +14.5 — Over/Under: 148.5 Click here for the latest odds

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In this article, we formulate a DePaul vs. Texas Tech prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, December 4th at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

DePaul Blue Demons betting preview

The DePaul Blue Demons are 7-0 this year after defeating Valparaiso 89-70 in their last game. DePaul led 42-29 at halftime and added 47 points in the second half to secure the win. The Blue Demons shot 52.5% from the field, 42.9% on three-pointers and 68.4% on free throws in the game. Isaiah Rivera led DePaul with 19 points and four rebounds in the game.

Prior to this win, the Blue Demons defeated NIU 98-52 and Eastern Illinois 78-69. DePaul has scored 88 points per game and allowed 64.3 points per game while also averaging 42.4 rebounds and 20.3 assists per game this season. Isaiah Rivera is averaging 14.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game while DePaul is shooting 50.4% from the field, 69.6% on free throws and 41.2% on three-pointers this year. DePaul will then play against Providence and Wichita State.

Texas Tech Red Raiders betting preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 6-1 this season after defeating Northern Colorado 89-64 in their last game. Texas Tech led 50-29 at halftime and rallied for the win in the second half. The Red Raiders shot 46.4% from the field, 56.5% on three-pointers and 92.3% on free throws in the game. Darrion Williams led Texas Tech with 21 points and 10 rebounds in the win.

Prior to this game, the Red Raiders defeated Syracuse by a score of 79-74, but previously lost to St. Joe’s by a score of 78-77. Texas Tech has scored 88.4 points per game and allowed 65 points per game while also averaging 37.9 rebounds and 17.9 assists per game this season. JT Toppin is averaging 18.6 points, 11.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game as Texas Tech shoots 51.9% from the field, 80.6% on free throws and 42% on three-pointers this year.

Why DePaul will beat Texas Tech

DePaul has won each of its last seven games.