DePaul Blue Demons defeat South Florida Bulls 82-80: Recap & Betting Results

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · NCAAB · South Florida Bulls 80, DePaul Blue Demons 82

The DePaul Blue Demons beat the South Florida Bulls 82-80 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. The South Florida Bulls covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 150, with 162 points combined.

South Florida Bulls vs. DePaul Blue Demons final score and game recap

The DePaul Blue Demons won by 2 points.

Who covered the spread in South Florida Bulls vs. DePaul Blue Demons?

The South Florida Bulls covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs, losing by 2 points.

The spread opened at DePaul Blue Demons -5.5 and closed at DePaul Blue Demons -6.5.

Did South Florida Bulls vs. DePaul Blue Demons go over or under the total?

The game went over: 162 points combined against a closing total of 150, over by 12.

The total opened at 147.5 and closed at 150.

South Florida Bulls vs. DePaul Blue Demons odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the South Florida Bulls at +225 and the DePaul Blue Demons at -280. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the DePaul Blue Demons a 71% favorite. The DePaul Blue Demons won as the favorite at -280: $35.71 profit on a $100 bet.

The spread moved toward the DePaul Blue Demons between the open and the close, and the South Florida Bulls covered. The total moved up from 147.5 to 150, and the game went over.

This result left the South Florida Bulls 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went over.

This result left the DePaul Blue Demons 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over. That made it two straight wins for the DePaul Blue Demons.

What's next for South Florida Bulls and DePaul Blue Demons?

Next for the South Florida Bulls: the Saint Joseph's Hawks at home on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Next for the DePaul Blue Demons: the Alabama A&M Bulldogs at home on Monday, November 9, 2026.