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Providence vs DePaul Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
Providence in Search of Third Straight Conference Road Victory
DePaul Hopes Win Can Provide Spark
The DePaul Blue Demons aren’t a team many people making college basketball picks can rely on. Defensively, the Blue Demons have been a mess. Opponents have been able to generate easy looks at the basketball and regularly put up points against DePaul.
In the meat grinder that is the Big East, not putting up a strong defensive front will cause issues. The Providence Friars are one of those teams capable of punishing DePaul’s mistakes. The Friars have won six straight games since taking a non-conference loss to ranked TCU.
Let’s check the latest college basketball odds, stats, injury reports, and college basketball lines for Providence vs DePaul. We’ve got plenty of NCAA basketball odds for you to consider.
Hopkins Helps Keep Friars Pointed in the Right Direction
Providence Friars sophomore forward Bryce Hopkins has been doing a little bit of everything for his team. That performance level has led to Hopkins being honored as the Big East Player of the Week. Hopkins is averaging nearly a double-double a game by contributing 15.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per contest.
Checking out scores and odds shows Providence is currently second in the Big East standings. The Friars are 8-6 against the spread. On the road, Providence has compiled a 3-1 record. The Friars have seen the total go over the total in eight of their 14 games.
Providence has built its success this season on being efficient on offense. The Friars scored 80.6 points per game, which ranks 39th nationally. That success has come thanks to strong shooting. Providence knocks down 47.5% of its shots, which ranks 58th in the league.
DePaul Hasn’t Played Well on Either End Lately
Las Vegas odds show the DePaul Blue Demons are in a horrible rut. Before beating Georgetown in its last game, DePaul had difficulty scoring more than 65 points. The Blue Demons were limited to 45 points in a loss to Northwestern and 55 against Duquesne during a stretch where the Blue Demons lost four of five games.
Where DePaul has been effective on offense is from the perimeter. The Blue Demons make 36.3% of their 3-pointers, which ranks 83rd nationally. When DePaul gets to the free-throw line, the Blue Demons shoot 79.4 percent as a team, which is the eighth-best mark nationally.
DePaul is 7-7 against the spread. The Blue Demons have seen the total go over the number in seven of their 13 games where totals were available. DePaul is 5-1 at home. In Big East play, the Blue Demons are 1-2.
Providence vs DePaul Head-to-Head
March Madness odds show that DePaul has never been able to count on victories against Providence. The Friars lead the all-time series 36-13. Providence has won six of the past seven games in the series.
The Friars swept both games against DePaul last season. Providence beat DePaul by 17 in Chicago, while the Friars needed a spirited effort to hold off.
Providence vs DePaul Game Information
- Game: Providence (11-3) vs DePaul (7-7)
- Location: Wintrust Arena
- Day/Time: Sunday, Jan 1, 2:30 p.m.
- Providence vs DePaul Live Stream: TBS.com
Providence vs DePaul Picks & Prediction
Providence is a deserving xx-point favorite on the road. The Friars have played good basketball so far this season and have already picked up two Big East wins on the road. DePaul hasn’t been able to generate easy offense and hasn’t played defense well, either. This game may be close for the first half, but the Friars will pull away in the second half and grab a win.
