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As the DePaul Blue Demons prepare to host the Providence Friars on February 21, 2026, both teams come into this NCAA basketball matchup with similar recent form, winning only 2 of their last 5 games. This creates a level of unpredictability heading into the contest.
DePaul will look to leverage its home-court advantage, possessing an edge with bookmakers offering odds of 1.72 for a home win. Their ability to create scoring opportunities from both inside the paint and beyond the arc will be crucial. On the other hand, Providence, with odds set at 2.06, brings a tactical defensive approach that has the potential to disrupt DePaul’s rhythm.
Statistical analysis predicts a slight advantage for DePaul, with a probability of 55.5% for a home victory compared to 44.5% for an away win. The anticipated final score of 78-76 suggests a tight contest that could hinge on late-game execution and defensive stands.
As both teams seek to improve their standings, fans can expect a competitive matchup with no guaranteed outcomes, making this an intriguing game for both supporters and bettors alike.
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| DePaul 54.5% |
Providence 45.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 78:76
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.73 | 2.05 | ||
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1.73 | 2 | ||
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1.73 | 2.1 |
Latest Results
| 18.02.26 Seton Hall Pirates basketball – DePaul Blue Demons basketball – 57:69 11.02.26 DePaul Blue Demons basketball – Creighton Blue Jays basketball – 72:71 07.02.26 Providence Friars basketball – DePaul Blue Demons basketball – 90:72 03.02.26 DePaul Blue Demons basketball – St. Johns Red Storm basketball – 56:68 31.01.26 Xavier Musketeers basketball – DePaul Blue Demons basketball – 68:66 |
14.02.26 Providence Friars basketball – St. Johns Red Storm basketball – 69:79 11.02.26 Seton Hall Pirates basketball – Providence Friars basketball – 87:80 07.02.26 Providence Friars basketball – DePaul Blue Demons basketball – 90:72 04.02.26 Providence Friars basketball – Butler Bulldogs basketball – 97:87 OT 30.01.26 Villanova Wildcats basketball – Providence Friars basketball – 87:73 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 07.02.26 Providence Friars basketball – DePaul Blue Demons basketball – 90:72 05.03.25 Providence Friars basketball – DePaul Blue Demons basketball – 77:80 10.12.24 DePaul Blue Demons basketball – Providence Friars basketball – 63:70 OT 17.02.24 Providence Friars basketball – DePaul Blue Demons basketball – 81:70 17.01.24 DePaul Blue Demons basketball – Providence Friars basketball – 62:100 |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Arizona Wildcats: 5.2 (10.36%)
2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.25 (10.26%)
3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.9 (6.82%)
4. Houston Cougars: 8.5 (6.34%)
5. Iowa State: 14.6 (3.69%)
6. Florida Gators: 14.8 (3.64%)
7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 14.8 (3.64%)
8. Connecticut Huskies: 15.2 (3.55%)
9. Purdue Boilermakers: 17.6 (3.06%)
10. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (2.57%)
11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 34.4 (1.57%)
12. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 35.4 (1.52%)
13. Arkansas Razorbacks: 43 (1.25%)
14. Michigan State Spartans W: 50 (1.08%)
15. Vanderbilt Commodores: 50.2 (1.07%)
16. Michigan State: 50.25 (1.07%)
17. Louisville: 53.4 (1.01%)
18. St. Johns Red Storm: 53.4 (1.01%)
19. Texas Tech: 61 (0.88%)
20. Tennessee Volunteers: 65.4 (0.82%)
21. Alabama Crimson Tide: 65.4 (0.82%)
22. Virginia Cavaliers: 68.2 (0.79%)
23. North Carolina: 68.2 (0.79%)
24. Brigham Young: 89.2 (0.6%)
25. Kentucky Wildcats: 96.2 (0.56%)
26. VCU Rams: 100 (0.54%)
27. Maryland Terrapins: 100 (0.54%)
28. South Carolina Gamecocks: 100 (0.54%)
29. Boise State: 100 (0.54%)
30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.54%)
31. LSU: 100 (0.54%)
32. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.54%)
33. Colorado State: 100 (0.54%)
34. High Point: 100 (0.54%)
35. Wake Forest: 100 (0.54%)
36. Memphis Tigers: 100 (0.54%)
37. Pittsburgh Panthers: 100 (0.54%)
38. Kansas State: 100 (0.54%)
39. Washington Huskies: 100 (0.54%)
40. Colorado: 100 (0.54%)
41. Northwestern Wildcats: 100 (0.54%)
42. Notre Dame: 100 (0.54%)
43. Butler Bulldogs: 100 (0.54%)
44. UC San Diego: 100 (0.54%)
45. George Mason: 100 (0.54%)
46. Xavier Musketeers: 100 (0.54%)
47. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.54%)
48. Mississippi St.: 100 (0.54%)
49. McNeese State: 100 (0.54%)
50. Utah State: 100 (0.54%)
51. Cincinnati Bearcats: 100 (0.54%)
52. Providence Friars: 100 (0.54%)
53. Arizona State: 100 (0.54%)
54. Penn State: 100 (0.54%)
55. Yale: 100 (0.54%)
56. Oregon Ducks: 100 (0.54%)
57. Georgetown: 100 (0.54%)
58. Akron Zips: 100 (0.54%)
59. Saint Marys: 100 (0.54%)
60. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 100 (0.54%)
61. Florida State: 100 (0.54%)
62. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.54%)
63. Wisconsin Badgers: 100.2 (0.54%)
64. Iowa Hawkeyes: 100.2 (0.54%)
65. St. Louis Billikens: 100.2 (0.54%)
66. Clemson: 105.2 (0.51%)
67. Auburn Tigers: 110.2 (0.49%)
68. NC State: 110.2 (0.49%)
69. UCF Knights: 120.2 (0.45%)
70. Texas A&M: 120.2 (0.45%)
71. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.41%)
72. Indiana Hoosiers: 130.2 (0.41%)
73. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.41%)
74. Miami (FL): 130.2 (0.41%)
75. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.41%)
76. UCLA: 130.2 (0.41%)
77. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.36%)
78. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.36%)
79. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.36%)
80. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.3%)
81. Baylor Bears: 180.2 (0.3%)
82. Seton Hall Pirates: 180.2 (0.3%)
83. New Mexico: 180.2 (0.3%)
84. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.3%)
85. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.3%)
86. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.23%)
87. California Golden Bears: 280.2 (0.19%)
88. Ole Miss Rebels: 280.2 (0.19%)
89. TCU: 280.2 (0.19%)
90. West Virginia: 280.2 (0.19%)
91. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.19%)
92. Creighton: 280.2 (0.19%)
93. Oklahoma Sooners: 280.2 (0.19%)
94. Stanford Cardinal: 280.2 (0.19%)
95. Santa Clara: 751 (0.07%)
96. Miami (Ohio): 751 (0.07%)
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