DePaul at Villanova 2/8/23 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 02/07/2023 at 1:08 PM ET

The DePaul Blue Demons continue a road trip Wednesday night with a game in Villanova, PA against the Villanova Wildcats. DePaul comes into Wednesday six games low .500 riding a long losing streak following a five point road loss against Seton Hall. Defensively DePaul did play well holding Seton Hall to only 69 points on 34.6% shooting, but the Pirates made 30 free throws to secure the five point win. Offensively DePaul continued their struggles making only 40% of their shots and 23.8% from beyond the arc, while turning the ball over 14 times leading to the loss.

Umoja Gibson is the offensive leader for DePaul this season averaging 16 points per game on 42% shooting from the floor to go along with a team leading 4.9 assists as well. Javan Johnson averages 14.5 points and Da’Sean Nelson they scoring 10.7 points per game as well. Big man Eral Penn averages 9.5 points in eight team high 7.3 rebounds per game.

Villanova returns home Wednesday night three games under .500 in the year riding a three-game skid after a 5 point loss against Creighton. Offensively Villanova was terrible scoring only 61 points on 38.8% shooting and the Wildcats turned the ball over 12 times as well. Defensively Villanova did play well holding great into only 37.7% shooting, but the Blue Jays made 19 free throws to secure the five point victory.

Caleb Daniels is the offensive leader for Villanova this season averaging 16 points per game on 42.4% shooting go along with team leading 2.9 assists as well. Cam Whitmore averages 12.3 points and Brandon Slater chips in 10.6 points per game as well. Eric Dixon averages 15.8 points and leads Villanova averaging 6.6 rebounds per game.

Both teams come into Wednesday night struggling as of late, but Villanova is the better team in this match and will get back on track. Look for Villanova to control this game from the opening minutes as they will overwhelm a terrible DePaul team. Take Villanova Wednesday night at home to do enough to end their skid and get the win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Villanova Wildcats win and cover 75-62.

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