Fri Nov 29 18:50:00 UTC 2024: **DePaul Blue Demons Favored to Defeat Valparaiso Beacons in Friday Matchup**
CHICAGO, IL – The undefeated DePaul Blue Demons (6-0) will host the Valparaiso Beacons (4-2) this Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET at Wintrust Arena. The game pits two high-scoring teams against each other, with DePaul averaging 87.8 points per game and Valparaiso averaging 81.
Valparaiso enters the game on a two-game winning streak, most recently defeating Northern Illinois 87-82 in a high-scoring affair. Cooper Schwieger led the Beacons with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks, while Tyler Schmidt added 17 points. This will be Valparaiso’s first road game of the season.
DePaul, meanwhile, is riding a five-game winning streak, having just crushed Northern Illinois 98-52, their highest scoring output of the season. Layden Blocker paced the Blue Demons with 21 points and 8 rebounds, and Conor Enright contributed 13 points and 7 rebounds. DePaul showcased impressive ball movement with 22 assists in the victory.
Despite Valparaiso’s recent success, the Blue Demons are heavily favored, opening as a 14-point favorite and currently sitting at a 13.5-point spread. The over/under for the game is set at 149.5 points. The last meeting between these two teams, three years ago, resulted in a DePaul victory. The game will be a test for Valparaiso as they face a strong opponent on the road for the first time this season.
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