DePaul Blue Demons Look to Secure First Conference Win Against Dominant Creighton Bluejays
The DePaul Blue Demons will be aiming to secure their first conference win as they face the Creighton Bluejays on Saturday night. The matchup will take place at the CHI
Game outlook
The DePaul Blue Demons will be aiming to secure their first conference win as they face the Creighton Bluejays on Saturday night. The matchup will take place at the CHI Health Center Omaha at 7 PM ET. DePaul suffered a loss to Marquette in their previous game, while Creighton emerged victorious against Xavier. Creighton holds a strong record of 10 consecutive wins against DePaul. The betting odds favor Creighton, opening at -24 and remaining unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blue Demons +1,200 | Bluejays -4,000
Spread: Blue Demons +24 (-110) | Bluejays -24 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Creighton will win straight-up is 98%.
DePaul Blue Demons
The Blue Demons of DePaul University are experiencing a challenging season, currently on a seven-game losing streak. They will seek to halt this string of losses with a victory on Saturday, which would not only mark their first road win of the season but also their inaugural conference win. Demonstrating a moderate offensive performance, DePaul has maintained an average of 65.6 points per game. In their most recent game, they scored 73 points, displaying a shooting accuracy of 47.3 percent from the field and 45.8 percent from beyond the arc. Jalen Terry led the team with an impressive contribution of 22 points, six rebounds, and three assists, followed by Jeremiah Oden with 19 points and five rebounds, and Jaden Henley with 10 points and three rebounds. However, DePaul has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 78.7 points per game. In their previous game, they conceded 86 points and will need to improve their defensive efforts in order to secure a victory in this upcoming match. Chico Carter Jr. and Caleb Murphy are uncertain to play due to undisclosed and wrist injuries, respectively. In terms of overall performance, DePaul currently holds a power ranking of 362 and is positioned at 341 in offense, scoring an average of 65.58 points per game. Defensively, they hold the 334th rank, conceding an average of 78.74 points per game. This season, their record stands at 3-16 with a 6-12-1 Against The Spread (ATS) record. In terms of shooting accuracy, the Blue Demons have achieved an average of 43.42 percent from field goals, ranking at 254, and 71.60 percent from free throws, placing them at 179. Their three-point shooting stands at 34.92 percent, positioning them at 135 in the NCAAB. In terms of rebounds, DePaul averages 29.84 per game, ranking at 360. Additionally, they secure 13.26 offensive assists, 13.47 turnovers, 35.74 defensive rebounds, and 15.68 defensive assists per game, ranking at 186, 295, 35.74, and 345, respectively. Finally, their defensive accuracy allows opponents to score 47.48 percent of field goals, 73.88 percent of free throws, and 37.06 percent of three-pointers, ranking now that's some ball movement 🙌 9:03 2H | DePaul 53, Marquette 67 pic.twitter.com/OP6eOBVv08