DePaul vs Villanova Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

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  • Villanova is a -9.5 point favorite vs DePaul
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • DePaul / Villanova TV channel: FS1

The DePaul Blue Demons visit Finneran Pavilion to take on the Villanova Wildcats on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Villanova, PA.

Villanova is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The DePaul vs. Villanova Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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DePaul vs. Villanova Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
DePaul+9.5 -110O 147.5 -115+375
Villanova -9.5 -110U 147.5 -105-500

DePaul vs Villanova Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Villanova will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

DePaul vs Villanova Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Villanova will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • DePaul has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • DePaul have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.25 Units / 28% ROI)
  • DePaul has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • DePaul has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.90 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.92 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Villanova have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.10 Units / 5% ROI)

DePaul Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

DePaul has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.65 Units / 3.36% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Over for +3.45 Units / 22.33% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Under for -4.9 Units / -31.92% ROI

Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Villanova has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.95 Units / -2.73% ROI
  • 10-3 when betting the Over for +6.6 Units / 42.31% ROI
  • 3-10 when betting the Under for -7.9 Units / -51.97% ROI

DePaul Offensive Stats & Trends:

DePaul averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (224 rebounds/30 games) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.8

DePaul averaged 64.4 points per game (1,933 points/30 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 75.6

DePaul had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (366 assists/ 420 TOs) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

DePaul averaged 14.0 turnovers per game (420 turnovers/30 games) last season — 2nd highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (208/252) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (208/252) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%

Villanova is shooting 44% from three (78/179) in the first half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 36%

Villanova is shooting 40% from three (145/361) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

DePaul Defensive Stats & Trends:

DePaul averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (676 rebounds/30 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

DePaul averaged 5.0 steals per game (149 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

DePaul averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (676 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

DePaul allowed 81.8 points per game (2,454 points/30 games) last season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova allowed opponents to shoot 40% (579/1,441) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 45%

Villanova allowed 62.4 points per game (1,622 points/26 games) last season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 75.6

Villanova has allowed 66.1 points per game (1,189 points/18 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 73.4

Villanova allowed 63.2 points per game (2,086 points/33 games) last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0


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