Providence Friars vs DePaul Blue Demons Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 21, 2026
It’s a Big East Conference clash on Saturday, Feb. 21. Read our Providence vs DePaul prediction along with our NCAAB picks for the night. Providence is 11-15 this season and they have a 4-11 league record. The Friars do have a 1-7 road record this year, too. They have lost back-to-back games coming into this matchup. DePaul is 14-12 with their 6-9 conference record. The Blue Demons have won back-to-back games, too. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 8 P.M. EST.
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Providence defeated DePaul easily earlier this season
Providence is 11-15 overall this season. They are in second to last place in the Big East Conference with a 4-11 league record. The Friars are 1-7 when they have played on the road this season. They have lost six of their last eight games, including back-to-back outings. Providence did beat DePaul 90-72 two weeks ago.
In their last game, Providence lost 79-69 to No. 17 St. John’s on Saturday, Feb. 14. The Red Storm went on an 11-2 run in the second half, which was crucial in St. John’s leading to a win. Providence shot 33% from the field and 22% from behind the arc in the loss. Stefan Vaaks led the team with 20 points on 5-for-19 shooting.
Jaylin Sellers is averaging 17.2 points per game to lead the team. Oswin Erhunmwunse is grabbing a team-high 8.2 rebounds per game, while Vaaks is dishing out 3.3 assists.
According to KenPom, Providence is the 67th ranked team in the nation. They are ranked 25th on offense and 201st on the defensive end.
Providence is averaging 87.4 points per game, which ranks 17th in the nation. They are the 48th ranked shooting team, making 47.6% from the field. The Friars are the 120th ranked 3-point shooting team, making 35.2% from behind the arc.
On defense, Providence is allowing 85.4 points per game, which ranks 352nd in the nation. The Friars are allowing 44.4% from the field, which ranks 199th. They are the 348th ranked 3-point defensive team, giving up 36.9% from behind the arc.
Providence is 14-12 against the spread this season. They are 4-4 against the spread when playing on the road. The Friars are 7-6 against the spread when they have been underdogs. Providence is 8-7 against the spread when playing Big East opponents. The over is 19-7 when Providence has played this season. The over is 11-4 during conference games. The over is 7-1 during road games this year, too.
DePaul winners of back-to-back games
DePaul is 14-12 overall this season. The Blue Demons are 6-9 in the Big East Conference. They are eight games back of St. John’s for first place. DePaul is in sixth place in the league. They are 11-4 when they have played at home this season. After losing four straight games, DePaul has won back-to-back games.
In their last game, the Blue Demons defeated Seton Hall 69-57 on the road on Wednesday, Feb. 18. DePaul trailed by one-point with five minutes remaining in the game. The Blue Demons fired a 14-1 run to take the lead and eventual win. The Blue Demons shot 42% from the field and 29% from behind the arc. NJ Benson led the team with 21 points on 8-for-9 shooting.
CJ Gunn leads the team with 14 points per game. Benson is grabbing 7.2 rebounds, while Layden Blocker is passing for a team-high 3.5 assists per game.
DePaul is the 102nd ranked team in the nation, according to KenPom. They have the 178th ranked offense and the 50th ranked defense.
DePaul is averaging 71.7 points per game, which ranks 301st this season. They are the 245th ranked shooting team, making 44.3% from the field. The Blue Demons are hitting 33% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 249th.
On defense, DePaul is allowing 69.7 points per game, which ranks 60th. They are allowing 43.3% from the field, placing them 133rd. The Blue Demons are the 318th ranked 3-point defense, allowing 36.1% from behind the arc.
DePaul is 16-10 against the spread this season. They are 9-6 against the spread when playing at home this season. The Blue Demons are 7-4 against the spread as a favorite. DePaul is 10-5 against the spread during conference play. The under is 17-9 when DePaul has played this season. The under is 10-5 when DePaul has played conference opponents. The under is 9-6 during home games, too. 
Providence Friars vs DePaul Blue Demons Picks
Providence vs DePaul Spread Pick
- Providence +2.5 (5 units)
Providence took it to DePaul two weeks ago. The Friars won by over 15 points in Rhode Island and it’s going to happen in Chicago this time around. Providence’s offense is really strong, ranking 25th in the nation. DePaul’s offense struggles to score often, as they are averaging just 71.7 points per game. The Blue Demons have won back-to-back games, but they haven’t been consistent enough to snag another win. Providence is 7-6 against the spread as an underdog this year.
Take Providence to cover.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nick Parsons | +4,844.00 |
| 2 |  Mark Ruelle | +4,761.00 |
| 3 |  Ricky Tran | +4,179.00 |
| 4 |  Rocky Atkinson | +3,950.00 |
| 5 |  The Gold Sheet | +2,955.00 |
Providence vs DePaul vs Over/Under Pick
- Take the under (5 units)
DePaul will try to dictate the pace of this game and it will be a crawl. The Blue Demons rank 253rd in adjusted tempo this season. They are the 60th ranked scoring defense allowing less than 70 points per game. Providence is one of the fastest teams in the nation, but DePaul at home will dictate the possessions more often. DePaul also ranks 301st in points per game. The under is 10-5 during Big East games for the Blue Demons.
Take the under on Saturday.
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