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St. Joseph's Hawks Favored to Dominate Duquesne in Conference Matchup

In this upcoming conference matchup between Duquesne and St. Joseph's, the Duquesne team with a record of 9-11 (4-3 A-10) will face off against St. Joseph's with a record of 12-8 (3-4 A-10) in Philadelphia. In their previous meeting this season, Duquesne emerged victorious in overtime. However, both teams are coming off recent losses, with Duquesne falling to Fordham and St. Joseph's losing to Dayton. The betting odds currently favor St. Joseph's at -9, and the line has remained unchanged. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 EST. Stay tuned for our Duquesne vs. St. Joe's prediction and further updates.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dukes +320 | Hawks -415
• Spread: Dukes +9 (-110) | Hawks -9 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 136.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Josephs will win straight-up is 81%.

Duquesne vs St. Josephs Stats

Duquesne Dukes

The Duquesne Dukes recently suffered back-to-back losses, dropping them to 4-3 in Atlantic 10 standings and tied for third place with two other teams. Despite this, they recently secured a win in overtime against St. Joe's, with Trey Dinkins leading the way with 26 points. Dinkins is the team's top scorer, averaging 11.4 PPG, while Jahsean Corbett leads in rebounds with 5.5 per game. The Dukes play at a slow pace and are currently ranked 143rd overall in KenPom. Offensively, they struggle with shooting percentages but excel defensively, allowing an average of 66.16 points per game. The Dukes are 9-11 this season with a power ranking of 142.

St. Josephs Hawks Analysis

The St. Joseph's Hawks have been facing challenges in their recent games, with alternating wins and losses and a current record of 3-4 in league play. Despite a strong effort in their last game against Dayton, where they were led by Erik Reynolds II with 21 points, they ultimately fell short. Reynolds is a key player for the team, averaging 15.6 PPG and leading in volume shooting, although struggling with a 28.7% three-point shooting percentage. Xzayvier Brown and Rasheer Fleming are also top scorers for the team, contributing significantly to their offensive output.

In terms of rankings, St. Joseph's ranks 86th in the country according to KenPom, with a higher defensive efficiency than offensive efficiency. They play at a faster pace than their upcoming opponent, Duquesne. While they are currently in the middle of the A-10 standings, a win in their next game could help them climb the rankings. However, it's likely that they would need to win the Atlantic 10 Tournament to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

St. Joseph's Hawks Expected to Dominate Duquesne with Strong Presence in the Paint

The St. Joseph's Hawks are poised for a successful performance on their home court, utilizing their strength in the paint to secure a victory against Duquesne. Duquesne, primarily reliant on guards, lacks significant offensive contributions from their center and power forward, who have minimal scoring averages and are not known for their defensive prowess. The Hawks are expected to dominate the game through the exceptional play of Rasheer Fleming, a 6'9 scorer with an impressive average of 15.8 points per game. Fleming's versatility, both inside and outside the paint, poses a significant challenge for Duquesne's defense. With Duquesne's defensive focus likely shifting towards containing Fleming, opportunities for scoring from Brown and Reynolds are anticipated to increase. Given Duquesne's below-average offensive efficiency ranking, it is unlikely they will be able to keep pace with St. Joseph's scoring output. In conclusion, St. Joseph's is favored to cover the spread in this matchup.

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