A Big East battle features the DePaul Blue Demons (3-9) going on the road to play the No. 4 UConn Huskies (11-2) on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. ET at Gampel Pavilion. The Huskies are 23.5-point favorites in the latest DePaul vs. UConn odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 137.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college basketball odds page). 

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The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 9 of the 2023-24 season on a 101-66 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning more than $2,000 for $100 players. It is also off to a fast 11-4 start on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows UConn senior guard Tristen Newton is an explosive ball handler. Newton leads the team in points (16.2), rebounds (6.9) and assists (5.6). In his last game against St. John's, he supplied 15 points, nine boards and six assists. 

The model also knows DePaul senior guard Chico Carter Jr. has the skillset to score from all three levels. Carter Jr. ranks first on the team in points (13.5) and assists (4.2). He scored double-figure points in six straight games. On Dec. 9 against Louisville, Carter Jr. had 14 points and eight dimes. 

Now, the model has set its sights on DePaul vs. UConn. We can tell you the model is leaning Over on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time! You ABSOLUTELY need to see the model before locking in any college basketball picks.

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