Connecticut Huskies (22-2) vs. DePaul Blue Demons (3-20)
February 14, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: DePaul Blue Demons +24.5; Over/Under: +141.5
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The UConn Huskies will play the DePaul Blue Demons in a Big East game on Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. UConn has won 12 games in a row, while DePaul is on an 11 game losing streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the UConn vs DePaul Prediction.
UConn Preview
The UConn Huskies are 22-2 (12-1) this year after they defeated Georgetown by a score of 89-64 in their last game. UConn led 52-28 at halftime and they were able to cruise to the easy win in the second half. The Huskies shot 61.1% from the field and made 9 three pointers in the game. UConn has won 12 games in a row and they have allowed 65 points or fewer in seven straight games. The Huskies are scoring 81.3 points per game with 38 rebounds per game and 17.9 assists per game, while allowing 64.1 points against per game this year. Cam Spencer is averaging 15.3 points per game, 4.6 rebounds per game, and 3.4 assists per game. UConn is shooting 49.8% from the field, 73% on free throws, and 36.3% on three pointers this season.
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DePaul Preview
The DePaul Blue Demons are 3-20 (0-12) this season after they lost to St. John’s by a score of 85-57 in their last game. DePaul trailed 38-29 at halftime and they allowed 47 points in the second half in the loss. The Blue Demons shot 38.3% from the field and were -17 in rebounding margin in the game. DePaul has lost 11 games in a row and 13 of their last 14. The Blue Demons are scoring 64 points per game with 29.8 rebounds per game and 12.3 assists per game, while giving up 79.6 points against per game this season. Da’Sean Nelson is averaging 10.6 points per game, 3.8 rebounds per game, and 2.0 assists per game. DePaul is shooting 42% from the field, 72% on free throws, and 33.5% on three pointers this year.
UConn vs DePaul Betting Prediction
UConn comes into this game as the #1 team in the country and they have been pretty dominant in conference play. The Huskies are great defensively and they are allowing 64.1 points against per game this year. DePaul has lost 11 games in a row and they have been on the wrong side of some lopsided scores. UConn is the much better team in this matchup, but I am going to take the points with DePaul. This is a huge line for a road team to cover and I think they will take their foot off of the gas in the second half. Take the Blue Demons.
