The Villanova Wildcats need a win after splitting their last 6 games. The DePaul Blue Demons need a win to rebound from a 2-8 start. Let’s preview this game and give out a Villanova Wildcats vs DePaul Blue Demons prediction.

Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview 

The Villanova Wildcats, after losing to Kansas State, Nova beat UCLA and Creighton. The Villanova Wildcats are averaging 72.8 points on 40.3 percent shooting and allowing 64.8 points on 41 percent shooting. Eric Dixon is averaging 15.2 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Justin Moore is averaging 13.3 points and 3.5 rebounds. Jordan Longino is grabbing 3.3 rebounds and Tyler Burton is dishing 0.9 assists. The Villanova Wildcats are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free throw line. The Villanova Wildcats are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game. Villanova is 8-4 in the Big East with the same record as Seton Hall. 

DePaul Blue Demons Betting Preview 

The DePaul Blue Demons are coming off a win over Louisville and a loss to Northwestern. The DePaul Blue Demons are averaging 68.5 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 76.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Chico Carter Jr. is averaging 14 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Jeremiah Oden is averaging 13 points and 4.2 rebounds. Da’Sean Nelson is dishing 2.3 assists and Elijah Fisher is grabbing 4 rebounds. The DePaul Blue Demons are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free throw line. The DePaul Blue Demons are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.8 rebounds per game. DePaul is by far the worst team in the Big East with a 2-8 record, while Providence and Butler are atop with 10-2 records. 

Villanova Wildcats vs DePaul Blue Demons prediction

The Villanova Wildcats are showing signs of putting things together, and their recent wins over UCLA and Creighton are a positive sign things are moving in the right direction. The DePaul Blue Demons can’t string together consistent offense, and they’re coming off a performance against Northwestern where they scored 46 points. I’d assume DePaul will get up for this one, but this feels like two teams heading in different directions. I’ll lay the chalk with Nova.