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Hoping to secure a win as we move through the middle part of the season, the Providence Friars (14-5) will host the DePaul Blue Demons (9-10) at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI on Saturday, January 21. Friars hasn’t been doing so great lately (eight wins in the last 10 games), while Blue Demons have experienced a bit of a mixed bag with regard to wins and losses lately. The action kicks off at 2:00 pm ET, so place your bets now!
The teams have not played head to head so far this season. Therefore, we can do nothing but wait for the end of this duel to know our winner. Which one is your favorite?
Odds and Betting Preview for the DePaul Blue Demons vs Providence Friars NCAA College Basketball Game on Jan 21 2023
Where: Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI, Rhode Island
When: Saturday, January 21, 2023, 2:00 pm ET
Betting on the DePaul Blue Demons
The DePaul Blue Demons has been playing aptly recently (four wins in the latest 10 games), and are #1 in the NBA presently. In their previous game, they defeated the current champion Xavier Musketeers, 73-72, due in part to a less than stellar performance from the team’s heavy hitters. In that game, Umoja Gibson, who won’t be playing during the next game due to an injury,put up 22 points, five assists and two steals while Eral Penn, who won’t be in the next game due to COVID-19, had nine points and 10 rebounds. Check out our assessment below to learn how this performance has informed their odds for the upcoming game against Providence on Saturday.
Betting on the Providence Friars
Record: 14-5 | Big East Standing: 4
The Defending champion Providence Friars defeated the Marquette Golden Eagles in their most recent game on Wednesday, 83-75, in the face of Devin Carter and Bryce Hopkins’ efforts. Carter, who is questionable for the next game due to an injury, put up 18 points, four rebounds, three assists, one blocks and two steals, whereas Bryce Hopkins, who is out with an injury and listed as questionable for the next game, had 19 points (56.25 FG%). The Friars are the best in their division currently. Currently, the team’s AP ranking is 13. Be sure to review our evaluation of the odds for Saturday’s matchup further down and consider how the team’s recent résumé could impact their meeting against Blue Demons.
Demons vs Friars | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Providence Friars (-1000) at PointsBet
The Providence Friars are expecting a tight showdown with their rivals as they both enter into the game with the same chances. The squad has a winning percentage of 80% in the last 10 games (eight wins and two losses) while the DePaul Blue Demons have gotten 40.0% for this month (a record of two wins and three losses).
Over/Under Pick: Under 148 Total Points (-110) at PointsBet
The Providence Friars are getting 74.4 points a game up through now in January, though the team’s average per game at home, 86.2, has been lower. Alternatively, the DePaul Blue Demons have recorded 68.3 points per game over their last 10 games.
Spread Pick: Providence Friars -13 Points (-110) at PointsBet
The Providence Friars will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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