How to Bet on DePaul Basketball in Illinois

At retail sportsbook locations in Illinois, you can place bets on in-state college teams. Although betting on Illinois college teams online is not yet allowed, you can still wager on college basketball games featuring teams from other states. To begin, simply follow these steps:

1. In order to create an account, please submit your name, email address, and the last four digits of your Social Security number. By registering for an online sportsbook in Illinois, you guarantee access to exclusive bonus bet offers and rewards for new customers.
2. Deposit Options: In Illinois, you can deposit funds using a debit or credit card, ACH, e-check, or PayPal. Alternatively, you can make deposits in person at any casino location in Illinois.
3. You can place your bets at the Sportsbook at over a dozen retail locations to wager on DePaul games.

Closest retail sportsbooks to Chicago

There are a few retail sportsbooks near Chicago, including PointsBet Sportsbook in Stickney, which is only 10 miles from DePaul University’s campus in the Loop. Additionally, BetRivers Sportsbook at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines is less than a half-hour drive from campus.

DePaul Betting Lines Explained

The three most common types of bets for all sporting events are moneyline, point spreads, and totals bets. In this case, the DePaul Blue Demons will be playing against Northern Illinois University.

• DePaul is expected to win against NIU, as indicated by their Moneyline of -150. If you bet $150 on the Blue Demons and they come out victorious, you would make a $100 profit.
• In order for the bet on the DePaul vs. NIU game to be successful, DePaul needs to win by a margin of at least six points, with the spread set at 5.5 points.
• Gamblers have the option to bet on whether the total score of the DePaul and NIU game will exceed or fall below the designated point total of 130.

DePaul prop bets

A prop bet is a specialized wager made during a game, such as predicting that Blue Demons junior Nick Ongenda will grab more than 8.5 rebounds. However, prop bets on Illinois college athletes are not allowed. Player props have sparked controversy and discussion in the world of legal sports betting.

DePaul futures bet

A futures bet is a wager placed on an outcome that has yet to be determined. For instance, betting on the Blue Demons to win the Big East conference or on Stubblefield to win the Naismith Coach of the Year award are prime examples of futures bets.

Why You Can Bet on Illinois College Teams Now

Originally, Illinois sports betting laws did not permit betting on in-state college games. However, during the October 2021 veto session, the Illinois Senate and House approved HB 3136, which now allows in-person betting on Illinois colleges and universities. However, this law specifies that betting on Illinois colleges can only be done at an Illinois sportsbook, not through a mobile device.

DePaul Home Games

How to Listen to Blue Demons Basketball Games

Most of DePaul’s games are broadcasted on AM 560 The Answer and/or AM 670 The Score.

How to Watch DePaul Basketball College Games

Depending on the matchup, games can be watched on these stations.

• ACC Network
• Big Ten Network
• CBS Sports Network
• ESPN
• Fox Sports 1

Best Places to Watch DePaul College Basketball in Chicago

First Draft

• Address: 649 Clark St.
• We are open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

First Draft is the perfect spot for enjoying smoked meats, craft beer, and watching your favorite sports on multiple TVs.

The Row Tavern

• 17 Wabash Ave, Second Floor.
• Our hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday, and closed on Mondays.

The Row Tavern provides high-quality pub grub and a sophisticated ambiance complete with more than 50 televisions.

All Star Seafood and Sports

• Address: 730 Clark St.
• We are open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays.

Invite some friends to join you and order seafood by the pound to enjoy while watching college basketball all day.

How Did DePaul Do Last Year?

DePaul struggled in conference games last season, finishing with a 2-13 record against Big East opponents and an overall record of 5-14. The team’s standout moment was a 7-point win against Marquette University in Milwaukee.

The Last Time the Blue Demons ….

• During the 2000-01 season, they were ranked 21st on the AP Poll.
• In 1943, DePaul made it to the Final Four with head coach Ray Meyer at the helm, ending the season with a 19-5 record before falling to Georgetown University. Despite this impressive accomplishment, DePaul has yet to secure its first NCAA Tournament championship.

Notable DePaul NBA Players, Past and Present

Below are some notable Blue Demons who have played in the NBA:

• Max Strus (current)
• Paul Reed Jr. (current)
• Mark Aguirre
• Wilson Chandler
• Tyrone Corbin
• Dave Corzine
• Terry Cummings
• Ed Mikan
• George Mikan
• Quentin Richardson
• Bobby Simmons
• Rod Strickland

Blue Demons Through the Years

• DePaul’s Blue Demons had a strong presence in the 1980s, boasting five seasons with win percentages exceeding .900 and no seasons falling below .500.
• During the 1990s, the Blue Demons made only two appearances in the NCAA Tournament, with their most successful seasons occurring in 1990-91 and 1991-92. During these seasons, DePaul achieved a record of 20-9.
• During the 2000s, DePaul moved from Conference USA to the Big East starting in the 2005-06 season. In their first four seasons in the new conference, they struggled to achieve a winning record, only managing to do so once.
• During the 2010s, DePaul cycled through four head coaches, none of whom were able to maintain consistent success. The 2018-19 team, which ended the season with a 19-17 record, was the only one in the decade to finish with a winning percentage above .500.

Historic facts

• Since 1923, DePaul has accumulated 1492 wins and 1054 losses, resulting in a win percentage of .586.
• For 67 years, DePaul had no conference affiliation until they became a member of the Great Midwest Conference in the 1991-92 season. Since then, they have won two conference championships while competing in the GWC, Conference USA, and Big East.
• Dick Triptow (1944), George Mikan (1944, ’45 and ’46), Mark Aguirre (1980 and ’81), and Terry Cummings (1982) are all distinguished Consensus All-Americans who have had the honor of proudly representing DePaul University.
• Mark Aguirre set the DePaul University record for most points scored with an impressive total of 2,182, achieved in just three seasons from 1978 to 1981.
• Andre Brown was known as a dominant rebounder during the early 2000s, amassing an impressive career total of 855 rebounds and establishing himself as a formidable force on the boards.