DePaul vs Wichita State Prediction 12-14-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a DePaul vs Wichita State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  December 14th, at the Wintrust Arena.   Let’s take a look at a DePaul Blue Demons vs Wichita State Shockers pick. 

DePaul is Struggling

DePaul is really struggling right now and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Texas Tech, DePaul lost 76-62 and in the last game against Providence, they ended up losing 70-63. They were able to force overtime in the last game but still ended up falling short. DePaul on the season is averaging 82.3 points while their defense is giving up 66.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 52nd in the league while the defense is ranked 64th. Jacob Meyer is having a strong season averaging 14.3 points while shooting 46.3 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Wichita State’s Offense Has Impressed

Wichita State’s offense has been impressive heading into this game, and they have a ton of confidence right now. In the last game against East Tennessee State, Wichita State scored 96  points and they ended up winning by nine points. Justin Hill had a strong game putting up 20 points, three assists, and two rebounds. Wichita State is shooting 54.7 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from behind the three-point line. Guard Justin Hill is averaging 14.6 points while shooting 39 percent from the field. Wichita State is averaging 78.9 points while their defense is giving up 72.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 113th in the league while the defense is ranked 211th. 

Why Wichita State Will Beat DePaul

• Wichita State has won each of its last seven games when playing with a rest advantage.
• DePaul has lost 12 of its last 13 games following a home loss.

DePaul vs Wichita State Prediction

This game is going to be a shootout. DePaul is averaging 82.3 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Wichita State’s offense has also been good this season averaging 78.9 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score. There is going to be zero defense played by either team, and this game is going to end up being over the total.