Villanova vs. DePaul: Wednesday Big East Showdown Preview

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DePaul's Resurgence in the Big East

In the Big East, DePaul is showing notable improvement, shedding its former reputation as the conference's underperformer. The team has managed to secure wins in four of the last five Big East games. This marked improvement stands in contrast to their previous two-year stretch without a Big East victory. Currently, DePaul is on the cusp of achieving its best season in 20 years.

Looking at the upcoming matchup, Villanova faces DePaul with Villanova being the road favorites at minus 3.5, and the game has a total of 135.5 points. Despite recent struggles, having lost two of their last three games, Villanova remains a slight favorite in this encounter.

DePaul's potential victory in this game could secure them no worse than a sixth-place finish in the Big East, which would be their first top-half finish in the conference in the program's history. This game is especially significant as it coincides with DePaul's senior night, adding to the competitive spirit expected on the court. The improvement under Chris Holtman’s leadership—previously coach at Ohio State—has been significant, positioning DePaul as a competitive team in the Big East.

The potential for an upset coupled with the significance of senior night for DePaul makes this an intriguing match, suggesting that betting on the home underdog might be a viable strategy for this Big East showdown.