DePaul Blue Demons vs Providence Friars Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Providence vs DePaul NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Chicago.

Providence vs DePaul Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Friars versus the Blue Demons? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. The over/under for this Big East conference contest is set at 139.5 points, with DePaul being favored by -2 at home against Providence.

Providence vs. DePaul Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Providence Friars at DePaul Blue Demons
  • Where: Chicago at Wintrust Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, December 10th
  • Betting Odds DEPAUL -2, PROV +105 | DEPAUL -128 O/U 139.5

Friars Preview: Can the Friars Lock in a Win at Chicago?

Providence Friars Recent Game/Games

Providence dropped to 6-4 on the season after a 69-63 loss to Rhode Island on Saturday. The Friars, who were -2 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 132, falling short of the O/U line of 146.5.

Providence led 35-28 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 41. This second-half collapse was a key factor in the loss.

Friars Offense Breakdown

Providence managed just 63 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a strong 54.1% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from deep, hitting just 25% (5/20) of their threes.

The Friars also had a tough time at the free-throw line, connecting on only 53.3% of their attempts. Sebastian Thomas led the way with 19 points and 4 assists, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range.

Friars Team Defense

Providence's defense gave up 69 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field on 26 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they held them to 45% shooting, with 21 made baskets on 46 tries.

From three-point range, Providence's defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 15 attempts, good for 33%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they connected on 12, shooting 63%.

Blue Demons Preview: Can DePaul Secure a Home Victory?

DePaul dropped to 7-1 on the season after a 76-62 loss to Texas Tech on Wednesday. The Blue Demons entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.

DePaul trailed 38-37 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 38. They'll need to regroup offensively and defensively as they look to bounce back from their first loss of the season.

Blue Demons Offense Breakdown

DePaul's offense put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and hitting 31.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 of 35 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.6%, with a strong 59.1% shooting on two-point attempts.

Chance McMillian led the way with 22 points, shooting 57.1% overall and 40% from three. Darrion Williams added 20 points, while Jacob Meyer hit 4 of 5 threes, finishing with 14 points in 18 minutes. DePaul managed just 6 offensive rebounds and shot 50% from the free-throw line, going 3 for 6.

Blue Demons Team Defense

DePaul's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. The Blue Demons had trouble containing two-point shots, with the other team hitting 58% of their attempts inside the arc.

From three-point range, DePaul held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they made just 5 of 17 attempts. However, the other team capitalized at the free-throw line, converting 13 of 17 tries for 76%.

Friars vs Blue Demons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five games away from home, the Friars have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 69 points per game in these contests.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Blue Demons have a straight up record of 0-10 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 62 points per game in these contests.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Friars have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
  • As the betting favorite, the Blue Demons have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. DePaul posted a straight up mark of 9-1 in these matchups.

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