Duquesne Dukes vs DePaul Blue Demons Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The winless Duquesne Dukes will face the undefeated DePaul Blue Demons in an upcoming college basketball game at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Duquesne is struggling at 0-2, while DePaul is off to a strong start at 3-0. Despite the point spread favoring DePaul at -5.5, the Dukes have shown they can compete, having split the series with DePaul in recent years. The game is scheduled for 7 PM CST on Friday, November 15th.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Dukes +205 | Blue Demons -250

Spread: Dukes +5.5 (-110) | Blue Demons -5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that DePaul will win straight-up is 71%.

Duquesne Dukes

In the 2023-24 season, Duquesne has experienced a slow start following the retirement of head coach Keith Dambrot, who led them to an A-10 Championship and an NCAA tournament win. Assistant coach Dru Joyce III has taken over the team, which has lost key players and returned only two starters. Despite bringing in new players through the transfer portal, the Dukes have struggled in their first two games, falling to both Princeton and Lipscomb. Currently, the team has two double-digit scorers in Jahsean Corbett and Kareem Rozier. They are averaging 70 points per game while shooting 43.3% from the field, 32.6% from three-point range, and 59.5% from the free-throw line. The team is committing more turnovers than assists. Despite some challenges, there are promising signs, such as their rebounding numbers and defensive efforts. The team is currently ranked 289th in offense and 256th in defense, with a 0-2 record for the season.