DePaul vs Minnesota College Basketball Parlay 11/29/2019

Game: DePaul Blue Demons vs Minnesota Golden Gophers

Date: Friday, November 29, 2019

Location: Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN

TV: TBA

Odds/Point Spread: Minnesota -2.5

Total/Over-Under: 136

The DePaul Blue Demons head to Williams Arena to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday, November 29, 2019. The opening line for this game has Minnesota as 2.5 point favorites.

DePaul comes into this game with an overall record of 7-0. They currently have a point differential of 16.0 as they are averaging 79.1 points per game while giving up 63.1 per contest. Minnesota has an overall mark of 3-3. They are averaging 72.2 points per contest and giving up 61.8, which is a point differential of 10.3.

Valuable DePaul Blue Demons Betting Trends

The DePaul Blue Demons are 4-2-0 against the spread this season

The DePaul Blue Demons are 2-4-0 against the over/under this year

Important Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Trends

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 4-1-1 against the spread this season

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 0-6-0 against the over/under this year

Key DePaul Blue Demons Injuries

11/24/19 G Devin Gage Ankle is "?"

Key Minnesota Golden Gophers Injuries

11/05/19 F Eric Curry Knee is out for season

Player Spotlight

Paul Reed averages 15.9 points per contest in 29.4 minutes per game this year. He averages 2.0 assists per game and 10.6 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 65% for the season while his free throw percentage is 79%. Charlie Moore comes into this game averaging 16.6 points per contest while playing 31.0 minutes per night. He grabs 2.7 rebounds per contest and distributes 5.9 assists per game. His FG percentage is 61% while his free throw percentage is 85%.

Player Spotlight

Marcus Carr averages 14.5 points per game and he sees the court an average of 33.8 minutes per game. He also hauls in 6.3 rebounds per game and dishes 6.7 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 37% and his free throw percentage is 49%. Daniel Oturu scores 16.7 points per contest while playing 30.2 minutes per game. He hauls in 10.8 rebounds per contest and has 1.2 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 61% and his free throw percentage is at 70%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Blue Demons allow 63.1 points per contest which is 95th in the country. They also surrender a 36% shooting percentage and a 31% average from 3-point range, ranking them 16th and 129th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 32.9 rebounds a game which ranks 91st, and they allow 10.3 assists per game which puts them in 65th place in D-1. They force 16.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 278th in Division 1. DePaul averages 79.1 points per contest, which is 65th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 16.0 and their shooting percentage is 51% as a unit, which has them ranked 17th. From 3-point territory they shoot 36%, which is good for 91st in the nation. They average 40.7 boards per contest and 15.9 assists per game, which ranks them 59th and 69th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 77th with 15.3 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Golden Gophers give up 61.8 points per game, which ranks them 76th in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 40% shooting percentage and a 28% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 115th and 47th in those defensive statistics. They rank 72nd with 10.5 dimes allowed per game and 138th with 34.5 boards surrendered per contest. The Golden Gophers are 133rd in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 13.7 per contest. Minnesota is 183rd in the country with 72.2 points per contest this season. They are 185th in D-1 in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is 10.3. They shoot 37% from beyond the arc, which is good for 70th in the country. They are 110th in the nation in rebounding with 38.8 boards per contest and 38th in assists per game with 17.0. The Golden Gophers are 160th in turnovers per contest with 14.0.

Advanced Statistics

The Blue Demons are 89th in the nation in offensive rating with 107.2. In terms of pace they are 78th in the country with 73.8 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 57% is 30th. As a team they are 49th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shoot 3-pointers on 33% of their shots, ranking 259th in Division 1. DePaul is 98th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 18.2 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Minnesota is 161st in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17.1 times per 100 possessions. The Golden Gophers have an offensive rating of 102.4, which is ranked 166th. They are 185th in D-1 in pace with 70.6 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 52% is 110th. As a unit they are 181st in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 45% of their shot attempts, ranking 41st in the country.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take DePaul +2.5 and over 136 total points

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