Duquesne Dukes vs Rhode Island Rams Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

This content provides a concise preview of an upcoming basketball game between the Duquesne Dukes and the Rhode Island Rams in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The Dukes currently hold a record of 10-8 while the Rams have a slightly lower record of 10-11. Duquesne has been on a three-game winning streak, including a recent victory over Chicago State. Rhode Island, on the other hand, snapped a four-game losing streak with a win against La Salle. Both teams have some players who are unavailable due to injuries, with Duquesne having no players on their injury report and Rhode Island missing Josaphat Bilau while Connor Dubsky is questionable. In terms of betting, Duquesne is the favorite with an opening line of -3.5 and a current line of -4.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Dukes -209 | Rams +174

Spread: Dukes -4.5 (-110) | Rams +4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Duquesne will win straight-up is 68%.

Duquesne Dukes

Duquesne University's men's basketball team is currently scoring an average of 72.0 points per game, which ranks 243rd in the nation. Their shooting percentages are also below average, with a 42.6% overall shooting percentage (291st) and a 32.1% three-point shooting percentage (259th). Their free throw shooting is slightly better at 69.2% (271st). The team's leading scorer is Dae Dae Grant, averaging 17.5 points per game, followed by Jimmy Clark III with an average of 15.7 points per game. Clark III is also the team leader in assists, averaging 3.5 per game. On the defensive end, Duquesne allows opponents to score an average of 67.2 points per game, ranking 74th in the country. They allow a field goal shooting percentage of 42.0% (105th) and a three-point shooting perecentage of 33.5% (199th). The team averages 36.5 rebounds per game, with Fousseyni Drame leading with an average of 5.6 boards per contest. Clark leads the team in steals with an average of 2.2 per game, while David Dixon is the leading shot blocker with an average of 1.8 blocks per game. Overall, Duquesne has a power ranking of 202 and is ranked 236 in offense, averaging 72.37 points per game. Defensively, they rank 82nd, allowing 67.58 points per game. This season, their record is 12-8, with a 7-12 record against the spread. The team shoots 42.90% from the field, 69.49% from the free throw line, and 32.89% from three-point range. They average 36.32 rebounds per game, 12.89 offensive assists, and 11.89 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 42.23% from the field, 68.78% from the free throw line, and 33.15% from three-point range. They average 35.63 defensive rebounds, 12.05 defensive assists, and 14.11 turnovers per game. Dae Dae coming through 💪 #GoDukes | @DGrant_03 pic.twitter.com/L5zwz6WXDr