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UConn Struggles Without Sophomore Center Clingan as DePaul Becomes 23.5-Point Underdogs

Game time: January 2, 2024 at 6:30 PM ET

Venue: Gampel Pavilion — Storrs, CT

Article updated Jan 1, 5:35 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Over/Under has also stayed the same at 139.5 after opening. DePaul and the University of Connecticut will face off in a basketball game at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on

Game outlook

The Over/Under has also stayed the same at 139.5 after opening. DePaul and the University of Connecticut will face off in a basketball game at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. ET. DePaul has a 3-9 SU, 3-8-1 ATS, and 5-7 O/U record and UConn has an 11-2 SU, 7-6 ATS, and 5-7-1 O/U record, both teams coming off of victories. UConn have the advantage in the two previous encounters against DePaul. Additionally, UConn is the betting favorite opening at -23.5 and the Over/Under is staying at 139.5. DePaul G is listed as questionable with a wrist injury while UConn C is out with an ankle injury.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blue Demons +1,400 | Huskies -5,000

Spread: Blue Demons +23.5 (-110) | Huskies -23.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 140 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Connecticut will win straight-up is 98%.

DePaul Blue Demons

DePaul is ranked 238th nationally by KenPom with overall power ranking of 328. On offense, they average 66.9 points per game (332nd) on 43.7% shooting (243rd), including 35.0% from the 3-point range (119th), a 73.3% free throw conversion rate (103rd), and 27.4 rebounds (355th) per game. On defense the Blue Demons surrender 75.4 points per game (282nd) on 45.2% shooting (294th), 34.5% from deep (277th), and 33.0 rebounds (244th) per game. They average 3.7 blocks (140th), 5.0 steals (316th), and 16.4 fouls (124th) per game and have a 3-9 (3-9 ATS) record this season.

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Connecticut Huskies Analysis

Connecticut have an overall power ranking of 69 according to Ken Pom, with an offensive ranking of 4th and defensive ranking of 24th, and an adjusted tempo or pace of 331. The Connecticut Huskies have a power ranking of 69, with an impressive #4 offensive ranking for scoring 83.00 points per game and #39 defensive ranking for giving up an average of 64.23 points per game. They hit an average of 49.68% of their field goals (20th) and 72.66% of their free throws (124th). They make an average of 32.71% of their three pointers (227th) and average 17.92 assists (19th) and 10.15 turnovers (36th). On defense, they allow an average of 40.44% of field goals (69th) and 35.11% of three pointers (294th). KenPom rates UConn 6th nationally, with an offensive efficiency ranking of 4th, defensive efficiency ranking of 24th, and tempo of 331.

UConn's Disadvantage Without the Presence of Sophomore Center Clingan Makes Blue Demons 23.5-Point Underdogs

UConn will face a challenging matchup without the presence of sophomore center Clingan. His impact has been a major factor in the Huskies' success and his absence creates a disadvantage for them on the boards. This should be enough to allow the Blue Demons to cover as 23.5-point underdogs. Furthermore, UConn's poor long-range shooting performance is certain to be exacerbated with Clingan's absence. Although the Blue Demons are not efficient offensively, they are proficient from beyond the arc (35%) and at the free-throw line.

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SportsJaw Blue Demons vs Huskies archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Blue Demons vs Huskies matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · DePaul Blue Demons+1,400 → +1,400Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Connecticut Huskies-5,000 → -4,875Moved
  • Spread · DePaul Blue Demons+23.5 (-110) → +23 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Connecticut Huskies-23.5 (-110) → -23 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over140 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under140 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

DePaul Blue Demons
2-9 matchup record · 2-6-2 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Connecticut Huskies
7-2 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-01T22:35:18.780Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Over/Under has also stayed the same at 139.5 after opening. DePaul and the University of Connecticut will face off in a basketball game at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. ET. DePaul has a 3-9 SU, 3-8-1 ATS, and 5-7 O/U record and UConn has an 11-2 SU, 7-6 ATS, and 5-7-1 O/U record, both teams coming off of victories. UConn have the advantage in the two previous encounters against DePaul. Additionally, UConn is the betting favorite opening at -23.5 and the Over/Under is staying at 139.5. DePaul G is listed as questionable with a wrist injury while UConn C is out with an ankle injury.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-03-01DePaul Blue Demons 59 · Connecticut Huskies 88
  • 2023-01-31Connecticut Huskies 90 · DePaul Blue Demons 76
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Connecticut Huskies defeated DePaul Blue Demons 85-56

Connecticut Huskies defeated DePaul Blue Demons 85-56 on January 2, 2024, a 29-point decision in the series. Connecticut Huskies' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 38-19. Against SportsJaw's recorded DePaul Blue Demons +23 (-110) spread, Connecticut Huskies covered, while the 141 combined points finished over the recorded total of 138.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MiamimikeTotal · Under 140 (-110)Loss
  • BjenkinsSpread · Connecticut Huskies -23.5 (-110)Win
  • Philly267Total · Over 138 (-110)Win
  • Altuve27Spread · Connecticut Huskies -23.5 (-110)Win
  • DerekFisherTotal · Over 138 (-110)Win
  • DoclocksSpread · Connecticut Huskies -23.5 (-110)Win
  • Sarah_MillerSpread · DePaul Blue Demons +23.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · DePaul Blue Demons +23 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 139.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · DePaul Blue Demons +23 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 139.5 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Connecticut Huskies -22.5 (-110)Win