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UMass Looks to Get Over .500 in A-10 Conference Play as They Face Off Against Duquesne

UMass (9-12, 4-4 A-10) will be facing off against Duquesne (9-12, 4-4 A-10) in hopes of getting over .500 in conference play. The Minutemen are coming off a loss to Rhode Island while the Dukes suffered a defeat against Saint Joseph's. UMass has a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Duquesne. The current betting line favors Duquesne opening at -3 and now at -2.5. Stay tuned to see which team will come out on top in this UMass vs. Duquesne matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Minutemen +125 | Dukes -151
• Spread: Minutemen +2.5 (-110) | Dukes -2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Duquesne will win straight-up is 60%.

UMass vs Duquesne Stats

UMass Minutemen

The Minutemen had their winning streak snapped by Rhode Island in their last game, and they will look to bounce back and secure their fourth win in the last five games on Saturday. Despite scoring 82 points in their last game, UMass struggled defensively, giving up 88 points. Rahsool Diggins led the team with 27 points, while Jaylen Curry and Daniel Rivera also contributed to the scoring effort. With a power ranking of 49, UMass is ranked 135 in offense and 289 in defense. Offensively, they shoot 42.28% from the field and 28.29% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 41.10% from the field and 31.76% from beyond the arc. The Minutemen average 40.00 rebounds per game and have a positive assist-turnover ratio. To improve their chances of winning, UMass will need to tighten up their defense in the upcoming game.

Duquesne Dukes Analysis

The Duquesne Dukes have had a mixed performance lately, with a three-game winning streak followed by three consecutive losses. However, they will look to break their losing streak and secure their fourth win in their last seven games during their upcoming match on Saturday. The team averages 69 points per game, scoring 72 points in their recent game with a 39.4 percent field goal and 36.7 percent three-point shooting. Tre Dinkins led with 27 points, Cam Crawford with 10, and Kareem Rozier contributed eight points. Despite giving up 76 points in their last game, the Dukes have maintained a solid defensive record, allowing an average of 66.6 points per game. They will need to improve defensively for a better chance of winning in their upcoming game. In terms of rankings, the Dukes are #310 for offense and #45 for defense, with a record of 9-12 overall. Their offensive stats include shooting 43.33% of field goals, 64.16% of free throws, and 35.34% of three-pointers. Defensively, they allow 42.00% field goals, 70.73% free throws, and 36.46% three-pointers. They also average 34.65 rebounds per game and have 12.50 defensive assists and 13.10 turnovers per game.

Duquesne Favored to Dominate Minutemen in Upcoming Game

Duquesne has demonstrated significant success in their recent home games, winning six out of their last seven matchups. In contrast, the Minutemen have struggled on the road, losing three out of their last four games. The key factors that give Duquesne an advantage in this game include their impressive shooting performance, with a shooting percentage of over 42 percent at home compared to the Minutemen's less than 40 percent on the road. Additionally, Duquesne excels in finding open opportunities, rebounding effectively, and minimizing turnovers, which leads to more scoring chances. On the other hand, the Minutemen struggle defensively and have been allowing over 82 points per game on the road. Given these factors, Duquesne is favored to cover the spread in this matchup.

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