Duquesne Basketball Favored to Clinch NCAA Tournament Birth with Crucial Matchup Against Saint Louis
The Saint Louis Billikens secured their spot in the second round after defeating Rhode Island, and are set to face the Duquesne Dukes, who finished the regular season 20-11
Game outlook
The Saint Louis Billikens secured their spot in the second round after defeating Rhode Island, and are set to face the Duquesne Dukes, who finished the regular season 20-11 overall. The Dukes beat the Billikens by 15 points in their only previous meeting. The winner of this game will advance to play against 3rd-seed Dayton in the quarterfinals on Thursday. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM EST, with Duquesne opening as the betting favorite at -6.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Billikens +230 | Dukes -286
Spread: Billikens +6.5 (-110) | Dukes -6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Duquesne will win straight-up is 74%.
St. Louis Billikens
The Saint Louis Billikens secured a 74-71 win against Rhode Island, propelled by Gibson Jimerson's 26-point performance and critical plays down the stretch. The team displayed resilience in turning the game around and advancing to the second round. Despite defensive challenges, the Billikens rank fourth in scoring in the conference and have shown strong offensive statistics. With a power ranking of 245, the Billikens are ranked 138 in offense and 343 in defense. They have a 13-19 record for the season and have demonstrated strong shooting percentages. Key player Sincere Parker missed the opener due to a shoulder injury. In the upcoming matchup with Duquesne, the Billikens will need to maintain their offensive prowess and address their defensive weaknesses to secure another victory. Attacking the rim! @KellenThames #SLUBillikens x #TeamBlue pic.twitter.com/Y5OatFuAl4