DePaul at UConn odds, tips and betting trends

The UConn Huskies (22-7, 11-7 Big East) aim to continue a three-game win streak when they host the DePaul Blue Demons (9-20, 3-15 Big East) at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at XL Center. The game airs on CBS Sports Network. Below, we dig into the UConn vs. DePaul odds and lines for this matchup.

The matchup between the Huskies and the Blue Demons currently has no line set.

UConn has a 17-11-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to DePaul, who is 11-16-2 ATS. The Huskies have hit the over in 18 games, while Blue Demons games have gone over 14 times. UConn is 6-4 against the spread and 7-3 overall over its past 10 contests, while DePaul has gone 2-8 against the spread and 0-10 overall.

Ahead of watching this matchup, here’s everything you need to know about Wednesday’s college basketball action.

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UConn vs. DePaul prediction

UConn 82, DePaul 64

Against the spread

UConn has compiled a 17-11-0 record against the spread this season. DePaul has compiled an 11-16-2 record against the spread this year. The Huskies average only 2.2 more points per game (78.9) than the Blue Demons give up (76.7). When UConn totals more than 76.7 points, it is 11-3 against the spread and 14-1 overall. DePaul has a 7-7-2 record against the spread and an 8-8 record overall when giving up fewer than 78.9 points. The Blue Demons’ 71.4 points per game are 6.2 more points than the 65.2 the Huskies give up to opponents. When it scores more than 65.2 points, DePaul is 9-9-2 against the spread and 9-11 overall. UConn’s record is 14-5 against the spread and 18-2 overall when it gives up fewer than 71.4 points.

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Players to watch

UConn

Adama Sanogo is tops on his team in both points (16.9) and rebounds (7.2) per game, and also puts up 1.3 assists. Defensively, he puts up 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocked shots. Jordan Hawkins posts 16.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest. At the other end, he puts up 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocked shots. Tristen Newton is tops on the Huskies at 4.5 assists per contest, while also posting 4.2 rebounds and 10.0 points.

DePaul

Javan Johnson is averaging 14.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, making 42.1% of his shots from the floor and 39.5% from beyond the arc, with 2.4 triples per game. Eral Penn is the Blue Demons’ top rebounder (7.2 per game), and he posts 8.8 points and 0.7 assists.

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