Valparaiso vs. DePaul Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/29/24

-Current betting trends and series with Valparaiso

-Current betting trends and streaks with DePaul

-Current betting trends for Valparaiso vs. DePaul games

– A summary that ties it all together and results in a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Beacons and Blue Demons.

Quick start for DePaul

It was a fast start for DePaul and they have won five games in a row. DePaul faced NIU in its last game and scored 92 points en route to the win. The defense only allowed 52 points, which contributed to the box score looking lopsided. DePaul shot 54.5 percent and 51.7 percent from behind the three-point line. Layden Blocker scored 21 points, eight rebounds and two assists. DePaul is averaging 87.8 points this season while its defense is giving up 63.3 points per game. The offense ranks 17th while the defense ranks 34th.

Why DePaul will beat Valpo

• DePaul has won each of its last seven home games against non-conference opponents.
• Valparaiso has lost nine of its last 10 Friday games.

Valparaiso is hot

Valparaiso comes into this game with flying colors having won three games in a row. In their last game against Northern Illinois, they scored 87 points and ended up winning by five points. Cooper Schweiger showed a strong game with 17 points and seven rebounds. The Beacons have averaged 81 points this season while their defense is giving up 67.2 points per game. The offense ranks 97th in the league while the defense ranks 102nd. If they want to be successful in this game, they need a good defense. If the defense struggles, it’s going to be a long game. Valpo will then face Drake, Central Michigan and Ohio State.

Valparaiso vs DePaul Prediction

DePaul appears to be better this season and its offense has been impressive. DePaul is averaging 87.8 points per game and will have no problem running up the score here. Valpo’s offense won’t be good, and that will be the difference here as DePaul will be on its way to victory in the end. Support DePaul against the spread to make money here.