Valparaiso vs DePaul Picks and Prediction – 11/29/2024

On Friday, the Valparaiso Beacons (3-2) face off against the DePaul Blue Demons (6-0) at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois in the DePaul Classic. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

DePaul comes into this matchup having won their first six games of the season. The DePaul Blue Demons secured a dominant 98-52 victory over Northern Illinois, with Layden Blocker leading the charge by scoring an impressive 21 points. This season, Jacob Meyer has been the team’s top scorer, averaging 15.2 points per game, while Isaiah Rivera has stepped up as the second-leading scorer, contributing 14.2 points per contest. On the boards, David Skogman has been DePaul’s most effective rebounder, pulling down an average of 7.7 rebounds per game. Conor Enright has been the playmaker for the Blue Demons, leading the team with an average of 7 assists per game. Over their last five matchups, DePaul has been on an offensive tear, putting up an average of 89.4 points per game. With an undefeated record so far this season and a team scoring average of 87.8 points per game, the Blue Demons aim to continue their hot streak and claim another win as they host Valparaiso in Chicago.

Valparaiso enters this game on a two-game winning streak and has won three of their first five games of the season. In an impressive 81-53 victory over Eastern Illinois, Tyler Schmidt shined for the Valparaiso Beacons by contributing 19 points. For the season as a whole, Devon Ellis has been the team's top scorer, averaging 12.8 points per game. Following closely behind is Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro, who has been a key offensive player with an average of 11.4 points per contest. On the boards, Cooper Schwieger has been the Beacons' go-to rebounder, pulling down an average of 8.6 rebounds per game to dominate the glass. Meanwhile, the playmaking duties have been led by Darius DeAveiro, who tops the team in assists with an average of 4.6 per match. Over their last five games, Valparaiso has been in strong offensive form, posting an average of 79.8 points. They continue to score at that same impressive clip over the season, maintaining a team scoring average of 79.8 points. Riding this momentum, the Beacons aim to extend their winning streak, but they face a stiff challenge ahead as they prepare for a tough road game against the unbeaten DePaul Blue Demons.

DePaul enters the matchup riding high with an impressive start to their season, having secured victories in all of their first six games. They’ll aim to maintain their undefeated record as they take on Valparaiso, a team eager to turn things around. Valparaiso, on the other hand, struggled mightily on the road last season, managing just one win in 14 away games. This year, they’ll be determined to leave their road struggles behind and put up a stronger performance. Final Score Prediction, DePaul Blue Demons win 77-68.