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The DePaul Blue Demons (9-4) welcome the No. 13 UConn Huskies (10-3) to Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Wednesday. Tip is set for 2 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the UConn vs. DePaul odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
UConn, which is No. 13 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, enters on a 6-game win streak. The Huskies beat the Butler Bulldogs 78-74 last time out on Dec. 21, failing to cover as an 8.5-point favorite. The Huskies have covered in 4 of their last 6 games though, but are just 7-6 against the spread (ATS) on the season. They are led by F Alex Karaban, who is averaging 16.5 points per game (PPG).
DePaul snapped a 2-game losing streak with an 84-65 home win over the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Saturday, pushing as a 19-point favorite. The Blue Demons have struggled as of late, losing 4 of their last 6 games and going 1-4-1 ATS in those. They are 6-6-1 ATS on the season. DePaul is led by G Jacob Meyer, who is averaging 14.5 PPG and shooting 43.2% from deep.
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UConn at DePaul odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 7:21 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): UConn -900 (bet $900 to win $100) | DePaul +575 (bet $100 to win $575)
- Against the spread (ATS): UConn -11.5 (-120) | DePaul +11.5 (+100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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UConn at DePaul picks and predictions
Prediction
UConn 81, DePaul 68
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no reason to take a moneyline play here. UConn is far too expensive while DePaul hasn’t shown upset potential as an underdog this season. Avoid this play.
Against the spread
BET UCONN -11.5 (-120).
The Huskies have covered in 4 of their last 6 games and are 4-3 ATS as a double-digit favorite. They are 2-1 ATS in their last 3 games either on the road or on a neutral court. UConn has scored at least 76 points in 6 straight games, suggesting it can put up enough points to cover.
DePaul has failed to cover in 4 of its last 6 and is 1-4-1 ATS in those games. It has scored 64 or fewer points in 4 of its last 6 contests and has failed to top that total in its 3 games as an underdog this season.
Back UCONN -11.5 (-120).
Over/Under
BET OVER 146.5 (-115).
The Blue Demons have gone Over in 2 straight games and in 6 of their last 9 outings, allowing at least 84 points in 2 of their last 3 games as well. DePaul is 7-3 O/U on the season at home.
UConn has gone Over in 2 straight and has topped the expected total in 7 of its last 9 games, going 7-1-1 O/U in those. It has allowed at least 71 points in 4 of its last 5 games.
Back OVER 146.5 (-115).
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