Eastern Illinois Panthers vs DePaul Blue Demons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

Looking to win big? The Panthers and Blue Demons face off at 9:00 ET on FS2. The Blue Demons are hosting the game at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with DePaul being favored by -18 over Eastern Illinois.

EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS VS DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Eastern Illinois Panthers +18

This game will be played at Wintrust Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.

WHY BET THE EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Blue Demons.
• Even though we have DePaul winning straight-up, we like Eastern Illinois at +18.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Is a Win at Chicago Possible for the Panthers?

Eastern Illinois Panthers Recent Game/Games

Eastern Illinois dropped their game against Northwestern on Friday, November 15th, losing 67-58 on the road. Despite being +23.5 point underdogs, the Panthers kept it closer than expected. The total points for the game were 125, falling under the 138-point line.

After trailing 37-27 at halftime, Eastern Illinois tightened up defensively, allowing just 21 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31 points of their own. Though they didn’t get the win, the Panthers’ strong 2nd half and ability to cover the spread were positives to take away from the game.

Eastern Illinois struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points with a field goal percentage of 41% (25/61). Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they hit only 3 of 19 three-point attempts, shooting 15.8% from beyond the arc. They were 5 of 8 from the free-throw line, shooting 62.5%.

Jalen Leach led the Panthers with 27 points, shooting 41.7% overall and 28.6% from three. Nakyel Shelton added 19 points, despite shooting 11.1% from three (1/9) and 40% overall. Kooper Jacobi contributed 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 50% from the field.

Eastern Illinois held their opponent to 67 points on 40% shooting from the field, including 48% on two-point attempts (16/33). From beyond the arc, they limited the damage, allowing just 5 made threes on 19 attempts (26%).

The Panthers sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts (74%). Eastern Illinois also gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will the Blue Demons Come Through as Home Favorites?

DePaul improved to 3-0 on the season with a dominant 84-58 win over Duquesne on Friday. The Blue Demons, who were -5.5 point favorites, not only secured the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 142, just under the O/U line of 144.5.

DePaul led 37-31 at halftime before taking control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Dukes 47-27. Their strong defensive effort after the break was key to their victory.

DePaul’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points and shooting 53.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks in part to their 52% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 25 attempts.

The Blue Demons also connected on 76.5% of their free throws and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Isaiah Rivera led the way with 18 points, shooting 7 of 9 from the field and 4 of 6 from three-point range. David Skogman was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots and adding 9 rebounds.

DePaul’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 58 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Blue Demons allowed the opposing team to hit 29 of their 54 shots, including 16 of 29 from two-point range.

From beyond the arc, DePaul’s defense allowed 13 threes on 25 attempts, a 52% shooting percentage. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 13 shots (76%). DePaul gave up 12 offensive rebounds.