DePaul Blue Demons vs Northwestern Wildcats Betting Picks & Predictions
In an upcoming non-conference matchup, Northwestern is set to face off against DePaul in the Land of Lincoln. Northwestern holds a 9-5 advantage in the all-time series
Game outlook
In an upcoming non-conference matchup, Northwestern is set to face off against DePaul in the Land of Lincoln. Northwestern holds a 9-5 advantage in the all-time series between the teams and has won the last two matchups, including a 56-46 road win in their most recent meeting. Northwestern is favored to win by 6.5 points. DePaul is coming off a tough 89-61 loss to St. John's, while Northwestern defeated Georgia Tech 71-60 in their previous game. It will be an intriguing matchup as these power conference squads battle it out on the parquet.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blue Demons +230 | Wildcats -284
Spread: Blue Demons +6.5 (-110) | Wildcats -6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Northwestern will win straight-up is 74%.
DePaul Blue Demons
DePaul suffered a significant loss against St. John's, marking their third defeat in four games. The team's offensive performance has been strong, scoring an average of 81.2 points per game and shooting 47.1% from the field. However, their defensive capabilities have been lacking, allowing an average of 68.8 points per game. Key players include Jacob Meyer, Isaiah Rivera, and Layden Blocker. In terms of statistics, DePaul ranks 43rd in offense and 82nd in defense, with a power ranking of 200. They are currently 8-3 for the season, with a 6-4-1 record against the spread.