How to watch Northwestern vs. DePaul basketball game
Halftime Report
Only one more half stands between Northwestern and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have jumped out to a quick 37-27 lead against DePaul.
If Northwestern keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 9-3 in no time. On the other hand, DePaul will have to make due with an 8-4 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who’s Playing
DePaul Blue Demons @ Northwestern Wildcats
Current Records: DePaul 8-3, Northwestern 8-3
How To Watch
When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 4 p.m. ETWhere: Welsh-Ryan Arena — Evanston, IllinoisTV: Big Ten NetworkFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Ticket Cost: $30.00
What to Know
Northwestern is 6-1 against DePaul since December of 2015, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Northwestern Wildcats will look to defend their home court against the DePaul Blue Demons at 4:00 p.m. ET at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The timing is sure in the Wildcats’ favor as the team sits on seven straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while the Blue Demons have been banged up by 13 consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.
Last Sunday, Northwestern beat Georgia Tech 71-60.
Northwestern got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Brooks Barnhizer out in front who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds. Barnhizer is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he’s now pulled down ten or more in the last four games he’s played. Another player making a difference was Ty Berry, who earned 11 points plus five rebounds and three steals.
DePaul’s season wasn’t pretty last year but it’s starting to look like struggles are in the rearview. They were dealt a punishing 89-61 loss at the hands of St. John’s on Tuesday. The game marked the Blue Demons’ lowest-scoring match so far this season.
The losing side was boosted by Layden Blocker, who had 17 points. He had some trouble finding his footing against Wichita State on Saturday, so this was a step in the right direction.
DePaul struggled to work together and finished the game with only eight assists. That’s the fewest assists they’ve managed all season.
Northwestern’s victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for DePaul, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 8-3.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Northwestern has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 36.8 rebounds per game. However, it’s not like DePaul struggles in that department as they’ve been averaging 38.2. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we’ll see if one team can grab an edge.
As for their next game, Northwestern is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by seven points. They might be worth a quick bet since they’ve covered the spread the last four times they’ve played.
Odds
Northwestern is a solid 7-point favorite against DePaul, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Wildcats as a 7.5-point favorite.
The over/under is 137.5 points.
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Series History
Northwestern has won 6 out of their last 7 games against DePaul.
Dec 16, 2023 – Northwestern 56 vs. DePaul 46Dec 17, 2022 – Northwestern 83 vs. DePaul 45Dec 21, 2019 – DePaul 83 vs. Northwestern 78Dec 08, 2018 – Northwestern 75 vs. DePaul 68Dec 16, 2017 – Northwestern 62 vs. DePaul 60Dec 03, 2016 – Northwestern 80 vs. DePaul 64Dec 19, 2015 – Northwestern 78 vs. DePaul 70
