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Duquesne Looks to Capitalize on Fordham's Road Struggles in Steel City Showdown

In an upcoming matchup between Fordham and Duquesne, the teams will face off in the Steel City in a battle on the hardwood. Fordham recently fell to Richmond on the road, while Duquesne narrowly lost to Dayton. The Dukes hold the historical advantage in the all-time series, but the Rams managed to secure a win in their previous meeting this season. Duquesne is currently favored to win by 6.75 points in the upcoming game, with the line remaining unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rams +238 | Dukes -297
• Spread: Rams +6.75 (-110) | Dukes -6.75 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 141.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Duquesne will win straight-up is 75%.

Fordham vs Duquesne Stats

Fordham Rams

Fordham suffered their third loss in four games as they were defeated by Richmond on the road. The Rams are now 11-14 overall with a 3-9 conference record, placing them at the bottom of the Atlantic 10. Despite starting strong, Fordham was unable to maintain their lead and ultimately fell short. Japhet Medor led the team with 24 points and the Rams shot 37.7% from the field. Offensively, Fordham averages 75.4 points per game and is decent on the glass, but struggles defensively, allowing 77.2 points per game. Richardson is currently out due to personal reasons. In terms of power ranking, Fordham is ranked 129 with their offense at 134 and defense at 321. They have a field goal percentage of 43.2% and a free throw percentage of 72.99%. Defensively, they allow 46.88% of field goals and 70.6% of free throws. Overall, Fordham's performance has been slightly above average this season.

Duquesne Dukes Analysis

The Duquesne Dukes suffered their sixth loss in seven games, falling to Dayton on the road. Despite leading by as many as 12 points in the first half, the Dukes ultimately lost 74-76 after giving up a late 8-0 run. The team struggled with turnovers and free throw shooting in the defeat. Jake DiMichele leads the team with 10.9 points per game, while Tre Dinkins contributes 12.6 points per game. The Dukes rank 310th in the nation in scoring offense, averaging 68.6 points per game. Defensively, they are 45th in scoring defense, allowing 66.6 points per game. Duquesne shoots 42.7% from the field and struggles at the free-throw line, hitting only 63.1%. DiMichele, who has been out with a foot injury since November, may miss the rest of the season. In terms of rankings, the Dukes are 316th for offense and 42nd for defense. They average 34.47% from beyond the arc and average 34.38 rebounds per game, while allowing opponents to shoot 42.59% from the field. Their performance in upcoming games will be crucial as they strive to improve their record and standings in the Atlantic 10 conference.

Duquesne looks to capitalize on Fordham's road struggles in upcoming matchup

Duquesne's offensive struggles throughout the season have been a major challenge, particularly evident in their recent game against Dayton. The Dukes have a 7-6 record at home, largely due to poor shooting performances. On the other hand, Fordham has shown consistency in their offensive gameplay but has faced difficulties on defense. Despite securing a two-point victory in the previous home game against Duquesne, the Rams have struggled on the road with a 2-7 record. Their offensive output has also declined during away games, averaging only 67.8 points per game. Considering Fordham's defensive weaknesses and declining offensive performance, it is anticipated that Duquesne will seek redemption for the previous loss by emerging victorious in the upcoming match.

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