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DePaul Blue Demons vs Villanova Wildcats Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Finneran Pavilion — Villanova, PA

Article updated Jan 4, 2:14 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The DePaul Blue Demons are set to take on the Villanova Wildcats in a Big East game at Finneran Pavilion on Saturday. DePaul, with a record of 9-5 but 0-3 in conference play,

Game outlook

The DePaul Blue Demons are set to take on the Villanova Wildcats in a Big East game at Finneran Pavilion on Saturday. DePaul, with a record of 9-5 but 0-3 in conference play, will be looking to bounce back from a recent loss. Villanova, at 9-5 overall and 2-1 in conference play, is coming off a win against Butler. DePaul's David Skogman is questionable for the game, while Villanova has no reported injuries. Villanova is currently favored in the betting lines, opening at -9.5 with the current line at Villanova -9.25. Be sure to stay tuned for updates on this matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blue Demons +351 | Wildcats -460

Spread: Blue Demons +9.25 (-110) | Wildcats -9.25 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Villanova will win straight-up is 82%.

DePaul Blue Demons

The DePaul Blue Demons have been performing well offensively, scoring an average of 79.2 points per game and shooting 45.8% overall and 38.5% from three-point territory. On defense, they are allowing an average of 70.5 points per game and opponents are shooting 43.4% overall and 32.5% from 3-point territory against them. Key players include Jacob Meyer, who leads the team in scoring with 14.3 points per game, and Conor Enright, who leads in assists with 7.2 per game. With a power ranking of 165, DePaul is ranked 88th in offense and 142nd in defense. They have a record of 9-5 this season. For more insights on DePaul's performance and to boost your handicapping, consider checking out our NCAAB Betting Picks.

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Villanova Wildcats Analysis

The Villanova Wildcats have been performing well with an average of 78.6 points scored per game and 67.7 points allowed per game. Their shooting percentages are impressive, with 48.5% overall and 40.2% from three-point territory. Leading scorers include Eric Dixon with 26.0 points per game and Wooga Poplar with 13.5 points per game. Jhamir Brickus leads in assists, Poplar in rebounds, Jordan Longino in steals, and Enoch Boakye in blocked shots. The Wildcats are ranked 84 in power rankings and #103 for offense, averaging 79.08 points per game. Their defense is ranked #100, allowing 67.92 points per game. In their last 3 matchups against DePaul, the Wildcats went 3-0. They score an average of 48.99% of their field goals and 40.60% of their three-pointers, ranking #36 and #9 respectively. On defense, they allow 43.38% of field goals and 36.91% of three-pointers. Overall, the Wildcats have a solid performance and are a team to watch for potential profits.

Villanova's Strong Shooting and Defense Pose Challenges for DePaul in Big East Showdown

DePaul's opposing 3-point field goal percentage ranks 171st in Division I basketball, allowing teams to shoot 32.5% from beyond the arc. Conversely, Villanova excels in 3-point shooting, boasting a strong 40.2% average. This discrepancy in perimeter defense may pose a challenge for DePaul against the Wildcats' offensive strategy. Villanova also demonstrates efficiency in overall shooting with a 48% field goal percentage, ranking 50th nationally. Additionally, Villanova's defensive prowess is evident in limiting opponents to just 24.9 rebounds per game, the second-best mark in the country. DePaul risks playing without leading rebounder David Skogman, potentially impacting their performance. Moreover, Villanova has covered the spread in seven of their last nine games, while DePaul has failed to cover in four of their last six. The Blue Demons have struggled against Villanova, going 2-6 ATS in their last eight matchups and against other Big East Conference teams.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · DePaul Blue Demons+335 → +345Moved
  • Moneyline · Villanova Wildcats-465 → -450Moved
  • Spread · DePaul Blue Demons+9.5 (-110) → +9 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Villanova Wildcats-9.5 (-110) → -9 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over144.5 (-110) → 146.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under144.5 (-110) → 146.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

DePaul Blue Demons
16-16 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Villanova Wildcats
24-8 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-04T19:14:59.978Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The DePaul Blue Demons are set to take on the Villanova Wildcats in a Big East game at Finneran Pavilion on Saturday. DePaul, with a record of 9-5 but 0-3 in conference play, will be looking to bounce back from a recent loss. Villanova, at 9-5 overall and 2-1 in conference play, is coming off a win against Butler. DePaul's David Skogman is questionable for the game, while Villanova has no reported injuries. Villanova is currently favored in the betting lines, opening at -9.5 with the current line at Villanova -9.25. Be sure to stay tuned for updates on this matchup.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-13DePaul Blue Demons 57 · Villanova Wildcats 58
  • 2024-01-12DePaul Blue Demons 69 · Villanova Wildcats 94
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Villanova Wildcats defeated DePaul Blue Demons 100-56

Villanova Wildcats defeated DePaul Blue Demons 100-56 on January 4, 2025, a 44-point decision in the series. Villanova Wildcats' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 52-24. Against SportsJaw's recorded DePaul Blue Demons +9 (-110) spread, Villanova Wildcats covered, while the 156 combined points finished over the recorded total of 146.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JwSpread · Villanova Wildcats +9.5 (-110)Win
  • Lockpicker69Total · Under 144.5 (-110)Loss
  • MickeytSpread · DePaul Blue Demons +9.5 (-110)Loss
  • RoycejacobsTotal · Under 144.5 (-110)Loss
  • 72dolphinsSpread · Villanova Wildcats -9.5 (-110)Win
  • JohnmiznerSpread · Villanova Wildcats -9.5 (-110)Win