DePaul Blue Demons vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blue Demons and Red Raiders. The game is starting at 9:15 ET on ESPNU, and it’s hosted by the Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and Texas Tech is favored by -15 vs. DePaul.
DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons +15
This game will be played at United Supermarkets Arena at 9:15 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.
WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Red Raiders.
- Even though we have Texas Tech winning straight-up, we like DePaul at +15.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Blue Demons Come Through as Road Underdogs?
DePaul improved to 6-1 on the season with an 89-70 win over Valparaiso on Friday. The Blue Demons, who were -15 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
DePaul led 42-29 at halftime and scored 47 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 41. The total points for the game were 159, exceeding the O/U line of 150.
DePaul’s offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 52.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.3%. They hit 60.6% of their two-point attempts and 42.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 threes. The Blue Demons also dished out 23 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.
Isaiah Rivera and Cooper Schwieger each scored 19 points, with Rivera shooting 70.0% overall and hitting 3-of-4 from deep. Schwieger added 8 rebounds and made 3-of-7 from three-point range. Darius DeAveiro contributed 13 points and 5 assists, shooting 50.0% from three.
DePaul’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Blue Demons allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, going 20/33 inside the arc.
From three-point range, DePaul’s opponent shot 42%, making 12 of 28 attempts. The Blue Demons also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 13 for 68%. DePaul gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Does Texas Tech Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Texas Tech improved to 6-1 on the season with an 89-64 win over Northern Colorado on Friday. The Red Raiders, who were -22 point favorites, covered the spread in the home victory. The total points for the game reached 153, just over the 151.5 O/U line.
Texas Tech took control early, leading 50-29 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 39 points while allowing 35, maintaining their lead and securing the win.
Texas Tech’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points with a field goal percentage of 46.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in large part to their 56.5% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 23 attempts. They also excelled at the free-throw line, connecting on 24 of 26 shots for a 92.3% success rate.
Darrion Williams led the way with 21 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field and 60% from three-point range. Kevin Overton added 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Christian Anderson also knocked down 4 threes, finishing with 12 points and 3 assists.
Texas Tech’s defense gave up 64 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field. They held them to 39% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 13 of 33 shots.
From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 13 of 23 threes, shooting 56%. Texas Tech also sent them to the line 26 times, where they converted 24 free throws (92%). The Red Raiders gave up 13 offensive rebounds.