The DePaul Blue Demons (7-2) will attempt to extend their seven-game home winning streak in a matchup against the UIW Cardinals (5-7) at Wintrust Arena. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
UIW Cardinals vs. DePaul Blue Demons ATS Prediction
The Cardinals are hoping for a better outcome after their 87-37 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders in their last matchup. Texas Tech launched 22 three pointers, making nine of them (40.9 percent). UIW, on the other hand, was just 2-13 (15.4 percent). Antoine Smith Jr. led UIW in scoring with 16 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
In the Blue Demons’ previous outing, they easily got past the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 80-58. The Blue Demons had a much better free throw rate (0.386 vs. 0.097) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (52.8 vs. 40.5). Max Strus was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
DePaul could own the offensive glass in this battle. Since the 2017-18 season, the Blue Demons rank 47th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), while UIW ranks 325th in defensive rebounding percentage (65.4 percent).
UIW Cardinals vs. DePaul Blue Demons Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – DePaul, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
DePaul ranks 108th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while UIW ranks 268th (16.5).
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