UConn Huskies vs DePaul Blue Demons Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/14/2024

Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Venue:  Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL

Where to Watch:  CBS Sports

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  UConn -24.5, DePaul +24.5; Over/Under:  141.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  UConn -24.5, DePaul +24.5; Over/Under:  141.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  UConn -24.5, DePaul +24.5; Over/Under:  141.5 points

UConn Huskies:  22-2 (12-1) (1st place, Big East)

DePaul Blue Demons:  3-20 (0-12) (11th place, Big East)

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UConn Huskies:  5-0  last 5

DePaul Blue Demons:  0-5  last 5

UConn is entering this game with a 22-2 record overall, a 12-1 record in conference games, and they are 5-2 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Georgetown Hoyas in their last game. Alex Karaban led the team in points per game in that game with 25 while Stephon Castle was next on the team with 17. Tristen Newton led the team in assists with 9 in that game while Tristen Newton and Cam Spencer each led the team in rebounds with 6. They were 61.1% from the field, 45% from 3-point range, and 58.3% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 81.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 64.1 PPG against them. UConn has an ATS record of 14-10 this season and their O/U record is 12-11-1.

DePaul is entering this game with a 3-20 record overall, a 0-12 conference record, and they are 3-11 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the St John’s Red Storm in their last game. K.T. Raimey led the team in points in that game with 11 while Jalen Terry was next on the team with 10. Elijah Fisher led the team in assists with 5 in that game while Churchill Abass led the team in rebounds with 5. They were 38.3% from the field, 29.4% from 3-point range, and 66.7% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 64 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 79.6 PPG against them. DePaul has an ATS record of 7-15-1 this season and their O/U record is 11-12.

The current betting odds have UConn listed as a 24.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. UConn has looked really good in their games this season with their 22-2 record overall which has them ranked inside the top 25 teams in the country and also ranked as the best team in the nation right now. They have been a really good road team this season with their 5-2 road record and they have been the best team in the Big East with their 12-1 conference record which leads the way right now. Meanwhile, DePaul has looked terrible in their games this season with their 3-20 record overall and their 0-12 conference record which has them right at the bottom of the Big East as the worst team in the conference this year. All 3 of their wins this season have come on their home court but they still haven't been good there with their 3-11 home record. DePaul has not only been bad in the Big East where the opponents are tougher, but they also struggled a lot in their non-conference games too and they have the worst team in the conference by far. UConn has had no problem blowing out a lot of the weaker teams in the Big East this season and the defending National Champions will be looking to do the same in this game as they continue to roll here. The best way to place a bet here is on UConn to cover the spread in this game. 

UConn DePaul Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, February 14, 2024 (9:00 pm ET start time) is UConn 88 DePaul 60.

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UConn Huskies: 25-11 ATS after a win by 15 points or more. 22-12 ATS after 4 straight games forcing opponents to commit 11 or less turnovers. 6-3 ATS after scoring 85 points or more. 26-13 OVER as a favorite of 10 or more points. 21-9 OVER after allowing 65 points or less in 5 straight games.

DePaul Blue Demons: 7-14 ATS in all games. 1-6 ATS as a home underdog or pick. 4-8 ATS against conference opponents. 4-8 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent. 28-19 OVER in all home games. 14-7 OVER after a loss by 15 points or more.

UConn Huskies:  None.

DePaul Blue Demons:  K. Young (G) Ques Wed - Shoulder. C. Murphy (G) out for season - Wrist. C. Carter Jr. (G) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed.

“We’re not vulnerable in a lot of spots right now.” - Dan Hurley after his team’s win against Georgetown in their last game on Saturday.

“When you get in this business, you don’t know if you’re going to have any level of success. I’ve been really blessed and fortunate to have been exposed to a lot of different ways to run a basketball program.” - Matt Brady on taking over the team as the interim head coach for the rest of the college basketball season.

S. Ball 

D. Clingan 

A. Karaban 

T. Newton 

C. Spencer

C. Abass 

E. Fisher 

J. Henley 

J. Oden 

J. Terry

PPG: C. Spencer (15.3)

APG: T. Newton (5.8)

Reb/G: T. Newton (6.6)

PPG: C. Carter Jr. (11.8)

APG: C. Carter Jr. (3.7)

Reb/G: J. Oden (3.9)

Coaches:

UConn Huskies: Dan Hurley (6th season)

DePaul Blue Demons: Matt Brady (Interim)