Valparaiso vs DePaul Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/29/24

In this article, we will formulate a Valparaiso vs DePaul Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, November 29th, at Wintrust Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Beacons’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Blue Demons’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Valparaiso

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving DePaul

-Recent betting trends in games played between Valparaiso and DePaul

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Beacons and Blue Demons. 

Fast Start for DePaul 

It has been a fast start for DePaul and they have won five straight games. DePaul in the last game faced off against NIU, and they scored 92 points on the way to the victory. The defense gave up only 52 points and that helped make the boxscore look lopsided. DePaul shot 54.5 percent and 51.7 percent from behind the three-point line. Layden Blocker put up 21 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. DePaul on the season is averaging 87.8 points while their defense is giving up 63.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 17th while the defense is ranked 34th. 

Why DePaul Will Be Beat Valpo

• DePaul has won each of its last seven home games against non-conference opponents.
• Valparaiso has lost nine of its last 10 Friday games.

Valparaiso is Hot

Valparaiso comes into this game hot and they have won three games in a row. In the last game against Northern Illinois, they scored 87 points and ended up winning by five points. Cooper Schweiger had a strong game putting up 17 points and seven rebounds. The Beacons on the season are averaging 81 points while their defense is giving up 67.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 97th in the league while their defense is ranked 102nd. In this game, if they want any chance to find success they are going to need the defense to be good. If the defense struggles, this is going to be a long game. Valpo will take on Drake, Central Michigan, and Ohio State after this one.

Valparaiso vs DePaul Prediction

DePaul looks like it will be better this season, and its offense has been impressive. DePaul is averaging 87.8 points per game, and it will have no issue running up the score here. Valpo’s offense isn’t going to be good, and that will be the difference here, as DePaul will end up cruising to the victory. Back DePaul against the spread here to cash. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: DePaul -14.5