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St. Bonaventure Bonnies favored to win against Duquesne Dukes in A10 matchup this Saturday

The Duquesne Dukes are set to face off against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in an A10 matchup this Saturday. The Dukes are coming off a recent home win against Fordham, while the Bonnies secured a road victory over UMass. In their previous meeting, Duquesne emerged victorious with a 75-57 win over St. Bonaventure. St. Bonaventure is favored to win by 6.5 points, with the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned to see if the Bonnies can continue their winning streak in this highly anticipated game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dukes +225 | Bonnies -283
• Spread: Dukes +6.5 (-110) | Bonnies -6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 128.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Bonaventure will win straight-up is 74%.

Duquesne vs St. Bonaventure Stats

Duquesne Dukes

The Duquesne Dukes currently have a 6-7 record in conference play in the A10. Despite a recent five-game slide, they managed to secure a win against Loyola Chicago and cover the spread in their most recent game against Fordham. Tre Dinkins has been a standout player, scoring 20 points in two of his past six games. Unfortunately, Jake DiMichele is out due to injury. Jahsean Corbett and Cam Crawford have been consistent contributors, averaging double digits in points. The Dukes have struggled on the road, with a 1-5 record in conference play. In terms of stats, they are ranked 311 in offense, scoring an average of 68.60 points per game, and 45th in defense, allowing an average of 66.64 points per game. They have a 12-13 record against the spread this season. Defensively, they are allowing 42.90% field goals and 71.35% free throws. Offensively, they are shooting 42.74% from the field and 63.26% from the free-throw line. The Dukes average 34.20 rebounds per game and 13.60 offensive assists.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies Analysis

The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are looking to finish conference play with a winning record after a disappointing 6-8 start. Recent victories against UMass have boosted the team's morale, with key players like Melvin Council Jr. and Chance Moore stepping up. The team has a solid defensive strategy, allowing an average of only 64.3 points per game. The Bonnies have shown strength on offense as well, shooting decent percentages from the field and free throw line. Overall, their power ranking stands at 284, with room for improvement on offense but strong defensive capabilities. With a 18-9 record, the Bonnies are looking ahead to more successful matchups in the future.

Duquesne Dukes Show Strength Against Struggling St. Bonaventure Bonnies

The Duquesne Dukes have recently demonstrated a strong sense of confidence, winning two of their last three games and covering the spread in three of their last four matchups. On the other hand, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies have struggled in Atlantic 10 play with a 4-6 record in their last ten games, including a disappointing loss to George Washington in their most recent home game. The Bonnies heavily rely on their defensive strategy to secure wins, however, the Dukes closely match their defensive performance. Duquesne allows 104.1 points per 100 possessions, compared to 101.9 points per 100 possessions for the Bonnies. In their previous encounter, Duquesne displayed dominance by defeating the Bonnies by 18 points.

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