Texas Tech (6-1) vs DePaul (7-0)
December 4, 2024 at 09:15 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Texas Tech -14.5 / DePaul +14.5 — Over/Under: 148.5
In this article, we will formulate a DePaul vs Texas Tech prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 4th at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
DePaul Blue Demons Betting Preview
The DePaul Blue Demons are 7-0 this year after they defeated Valparaiso by a score of 89-70 in their last game. DePaul led 42-29 at halftime and added 47 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Blue Demons shot 52.5% from the field, 42.9% on three-pointers, and 68.4% on free throws in the game. Isaiah Rivera led DePaul with 19 points and four rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Blue Demons defeated NIU by a score of 98-52 and Eastern Illinois by a score of 78-69. DePaul has scored 88 points per game and they have allowed 64.3 points per game, while also averaging 42.4 rebounds and 20.3 assists per game this season. Isaiah Rivera is averaging 14.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while DePaul is shooting 50.4% from the field, 69.6% on free throws, and 41.2% on three-pointers this year. DePaul will take on Providence and Wichita State following this one.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 6-1 this season after they defeated Northern Colorado by a score of 89-64 in their last game. Texas Tech led 50-29 at the half and was able to cruise to the win in the second half. The Red Raiders shot 46.4% from the field, 56.5% on three-pointers, and 92.3% on free throws in the game. Darrion Williams led Texas Tech with 21 points and 10 rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Red Raiders defeated Syracuse by a score of 79-74 but did lose to St. Joe’s by a score of 78-77 before that. Texas Tech has scored 88.4 points per game and they have allowed 65 points per game, while also averaging 37.9 rebounds and 17.9 assists per game this season. JT Toppin is averaging 18.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game, while Texas Tech is shooting 51.9% from the field, 80.6% on free throws, and 42% on three-pointers this year.
Why DePaul will beat Texas Tech
- DePaul has won each of its last seven games.
DePaul vs Texas Tech Prediction
DePaul comes into this matchup with an undefeated record on the season, but this will be the first decent team they have played. Texas Tech has also played an easier schedule, but they do have a decent win against Syracuse and a bad loss against St. Joe’s. Both teams are shooting over 50% from the field and are scoring about 88 points per game, but that has a lot to do with the level of competition they have played. I do think Texas Tech will win this game rather easily, but this feels like a lot of points for two teams that have hardly been tested. Take DePaul here.