Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cyclones and Blue Demons. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on FS1, and it’s hosted by the Blue Demons at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. Get ready to place your bets! The Cyclones are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 139 points.

IOWA STATE CYCLONES VS DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons +14

This game will be played at Wintrust Arena at 8:30 ET on Friday, December 1st.

WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-67 in favor of the Blue Demons.
  • Not only will DePaul pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +14.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.

Do the Cyclones Stand a Chance on the Road?

After playing a total of seven games, Iowa State enters this game with a record of 5-2. In their last three games on the road, which includes last year, Iowa State has a record of 1-2. As of today’s game, Iowa State has a 4-3 ATS record. When playing away from home, Iowa State is 0-2 against the spread this season and 2-7-1 in their previous ten road games.

Through seven games, Iowa State has an over/under record of 4-3-0 with their games averaging a combined 136.4 points per game so far. The Cyclones’ have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 135 points per game.

Compared to their season average of 80.6 points per game, Iowa State struggled in their previous game. Against Texas A&M, the Cyclones scored 69 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 34.4%. Milan Momcilovic led the scoring for the Cyclones, contributing 15 points. Additionally, Keshon Gilbert chipped in with 14 points.

This season, the Iowa State defense has been impressive, holding the 4th position in the country while permitting an average of 55.9 points per contest. The Iowa State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 73 points and allowed Texas A&M to connect on 9 threes.

Can the Blue Demons Pull the Upset at Home?

In their game against Iowa State, the overall record for the Iowa State Cyclones is 1-5. In their last five home games, which includes last year, DePaul has a home record of 1-4. DePaul enters today’s game with a 1-5 record against the spread. Looking back at their previous five games, they are 1-4 ATS.

In six games, DePaul comes in with an over/under mark of 3-3-0, with their games averaging 145.2 points per game. Looking at the Blue Demons’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with their games averaging 149 points per game.

DePaul’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 79 points vs. Northern Illinois. Overall, they hit 43.9% of their shots from the field and went 15/22 from the free-throw line. The team’s top scorer is Chico Carter Jr., who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 13.3, while Jeremiah Oden also maintains a PPG average of 11.3 leading up to the game.

The Blue Demons’ defense is presently ranked 169th nationally, allowing an average of 75.2 points per contest. The DePaul defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 89 points and allowed Northern Illinois to connect on 6 threes.