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UC Irvine Anteaters Look to Continue Dominance Against Duquesne Dukes at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse

Game time: December 21, 2024 at 2:45 PM ET

Venue: UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse — Pittsburgh, PA

Article updated Dec 21, 2:16 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The UC Irvine Anteaters are set to take on the Duquesne Dukes in an upcoming game at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. The Anteaters, with a record of 9-1, will be looking to build on

Game outlook

The UC Irvine Anteaters are set to take on the Duquesne Dukes in an upcoming game at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. The Anteaters, with a record of 9-1, will be looking to build on their recent win over Belmont, while the Dukes, with a record of 3-6, aim to continue their momentum from a win over Towson. Despite Duquesne holding a 2-0 advantage in previous matchups, UC Irvine enters as the favored team with a -6.5 opening line. For more insights on the potential outcome of this game, check out the full UC Irvine Anteaters vs. Duquesne Dukes prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Anteaters -280 | Dukes +230

Spread: Anteaters -6.5 (-110) | Dukes +6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 132 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UC Irvine will win straight-up is 74%.

UC Irvine Anteaters

The UC Irvine Anteaters have had a strong start to the season, winning 10 of their first 11 games. They have been successful on the road, winning four of their last five games. In their most recent game, they scored 92 points and had standout performances from players like Bent Leuchten, Myles Che, and Devin Tillis. Defensively, they have been solid, giving up an average of 62.5 points per game. With a power ranking of 90, UC Irvine is ranked 237 in offense, but ranks #13 in defense. They are currently 10-1 this season. Offensively, they shoot well from the field and free-throw line, but could improve their three-point shooting. Defensively, they excel at limiting opponents' field goal percentage and three-point percentage. Overall, UC Irvine has a strong team that will likely continue to be successful this season. For those looking for NCAAB predictions, UC Irvine is a team worth watching.

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Duquesne Dukes Analysis

The Duquesne Dukes are coming off a win against Towson and are looking to continue their momentum against the Anteaters. They have shown strong offensive performances, averaging 65.3 points per game and shooting a decent percentage from the field and three-point line. Defensively, they have been solid, giving up an average of 67.4 points per game. Key players like Cam Crawford, Tre Dinkins, and Jakub Necas have been contributing to the team's success. Duquesne has a power ranking of 92 and is ranked 339th in offense and 87th in defense. They will need a strong defensive effort to secure another victory.

UC Irvine Dominates on the Road, Duquesne Expected to Struggle at Home

UC Irvine has demonstrated strong performance on the road, winning four out of their last five games, while the Dukes have struggled at home, losing four out of their five games. UC Irvine possesses several advantages in this matchup, including their effective shooting accuracy of over 47 percent on the road compared to the Dukes' 39 percent at home. The Anteaters also excel at free throw shooting, making over 84 percent of their attempts, while the Dukes lag behind at less than 65 percent. Additionally, UC Irvine proves to be the superior rebounding team, grabbing more than eight offensive rebounds per game, providing them with increased scoring opportunities. Despite the Dukes' usually solid defensive performance, they have difficulty maintaining this level at home and may struggle to contain the Anteaters. Given these factors, it is recommended to choose Duquesne to cover the spread.

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SportsJaw Anteaters vs Dukes archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Anteaters vs Dukes matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · UC Irvine Anteaters-300 → -285Moved
  • Moneyline · Duquesne Dukes+233 → +240Moved
  • Spread · UC Irvine Anteaters-6.5 (-110) → -6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Duquesne Dukes+6.5 (-110) → +6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over133.25 (-110) → 132.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under133.25 (-110) → 132.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

UC Irvine Anteaters
9-1 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Duquesne Dukes
3-6 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-21T19:16:13.086Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Duquesne Dukes defeated UC Irvine Anteaters 70-54

Duquesne Dukes defeated UC Irvine Anteaters 70-54 on December 21, 2024, a 16-point decision in the series. Duquesne Dukes' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 43-24. Against SportsJaw's recorded UC Irvine Anteaters -6.5 (-110) spread, Duquesne Dukes covered, while the 124 combined points finished under the recorded total of 132.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · Duquesne Dukes +6.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 132 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Duquesne Dukes +6.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 132 (-110)Loss