DePaul vs South Carolina Picks and Prediction – 11/18/2023

The DePaul Blue Demons (1 - 2) are taking to the road this week as they square off with the South Carolina Gamecocks (3 - 0) for a match-up in the Cactus Division. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks. Arizona will be hosting this game at the Desert Diamond Arena where the Gamecocks are undefeated on the season. DePaul comes into this game looking to build upon its win against South Dakota while South Carolina aims to stay perfect on the year.

DePaul takes the court in this game with an offense that is putting up 73 PPG while shooting nearly 47% from the floor. DePaul is led by the work of Jeremiah Oden (14 PPG, 6 RPG) and he is our player to highlight in this match-up. Oden is a big rangy forward who can move the ball and score in transition, hitting nearly 42% from beyond the arc. DePaul will have to tighten up on defense if they want to keep South Carolina in check.

South Carolina takes the court scoring 78 PPG on offense while surrendering just 65 PPG to opposing teams defensively. South Carolina is paced by the play of senior forward BJ Mack (16 PPG, 7 RPG) and we expect him to once again play a pivotal role on both ends of the court for South Carolina. Mack is coming off of a 17 point, 14 board outing against VMI this past Monday.