Richmond Spiders Poised to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Duquesne Dukes

Game outlook

In Atlantic-Ten action, the Richmond Spiders are set to face off against the Duquesne Dukes on Tuesday night. With an overall record of 11-5 and a perfect 3-0 start in conference play, the Spiders are entering the game in good form. However, the Dukes, who currently hold a 9-6 season record, have struggled in their first three conference games with losses in each. The game is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM EST, and despite Duquesne being the betting favorite with a -4.5 opening line, the odds have remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Spiders +152 | Dukes -181

Spread: Spiders +4.5 (-110) | Dukes -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 139 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Duquesne will win straight-up is 64%.

Richmond Spiders

The Richmond Spiders currently have a record of 11-5 for the season, with a perfect 3-0 record in A-10 play. They recently achieved a 77-70 victory over George Mason, maintaining their perfect A-10 record and their unbeaten 9-0 home record this season. This win represents their sixth consecutive victory, which is their longest winning streak since December 2021. Jordan King played a key role in the game, leading with 23 points, including an impressive 5-of-6 from 3-point range. Head Coach Chris Mooney expressed his gratitude for the supportive fans and their enjoyment of the team's energy and determination. In terms of national rankings, the Richmond Spiders are currently ranked 158th in scoring offense. They rank 57th in field goal percentage and 56th in 3-point shooting. In terms of 3-point field goals made per game, they rank 107th in the nation. However, their defensive performance has been outstanding, as they are ranked 21st in scoring defense, as well as 21stin field goal defense and 29th in 3-point defense. Although they are ranked 227th in total rebounds per game, they have displayed efficiency with the basketball, ranking second in turnovers. Additionally, the Spiders have a power ranking of 71 and are ranked 219th in offense, scoring an average of 73.20 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 33rd, allowing an average of 64.33 points against them per game. Overall, they have a record of 11-5 for the season, with a 11-4-1 ATS record. In terms of shooting percentages, they hit 46.71% of their field goals, 68.60% of their free throws, and make an average of 35.54% of their three-pointers. They average 34.53 rebounds per game, along with 13.67 offensive assists and 8.40 turnovers per game. On the defensive end, they allow opponents to shoot 39.19% from the field and 69.70% from the free-throw line, while defending against three-pointers at a rate of 29.11%. They average 37.93 defensive rebounds per game, along with 11.27 defensive assists and 12.13 turnovers per game. For more college basketball news and predictions, interested individuals King hits the pull-up to make the lead 5! King has 30 points, his fourth career 30-point game. 2:08 remaining. #OneRichmond pic.twitter.com/wK81HNn0qH