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Rice vs Duquesne

Sun Mar 19 1:30PM
84
Final
78
 12TODDS
RICE374784155.25
DUQU324678-6

Rice vs Duquesne Predictions

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The Rice Owls are on the road playing the Duquesne Dukes at the Ocean Center stadium on Sunday, 3/19/2023 @ 1:30pm EST. Duquesne is the betting favorite opening at -6 and the line hasn't moved.

Owls vs Dukes Prediction for Today's Game

Based on recent trends and head to head stats, the Scorecaster predicts Dukes to win today's game by 1 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Rice Owls to cover the 6 point spread and the total to go under 155.25 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Rice 71 to Duquesne 72

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Rice Owls and Duquesne Dukes, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

  • 51% of SportsJaw users predict Rice Owls to cover the spread.
  • Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Duquesne will win straight-up is 74%.
  • Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be RICE 71.625, DUQU 83.625.
  • OddsShark's prediction is Duquesne will win, cover the spread, and the total will go under.
  • split down the middle on Covers.com

Rice Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 331, Rice is ranked #59 in offense (scoring an average of 76.81 per game), #337 in defense (allowing an average of 76.69 points to be scored against them per game) and are 17-15 (13-16 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Owls hit an average of 47.06% of their field goals (ranked #44) and 73.92% of their free throws (ranked #96) and makes an average of 35.91% of their three pointers ranked #89 in the NCAAB). They average 34.41 rebounds per game (ranked # 212) and average 15.50 offensive assists and 13.00 turnovers per game (ranked # 34 and 241 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Rice allows an average of 46.76% field goals (ranked #331) and 70.06% free throws (ranked #102 in the NCAAB) The Owls allow an average of 36.67% of the three pointers (ranked #335) and averages 34.16 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 34.16) Finally, the Owls average 13.13 defensive assists and 11.63 turnovers per game (ranked # 215 and 265 respectively).

Duquesne Key Betting Stats

Duquesne Dukes has a power ranking of 185 and are #109 for offense (scoring an average of 74.81 per game), #204 for defense (giving up an average of 70.88 points per game) and 20-12 (17-15 ATS) overall. Rice went 2-0 (2-0 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Duquesne.

For offense, the Dukes hit an average of 43.77% of their field goals (ranked #231) and 68.81% of their free throws (ranked #290) and makes an average of 36.46% of their three pointers (ranked #63 in the NCAAB). They average 35.78 rebounds per game (ranked # 113) and average 15.22 offensive assists and 11.91 turnovers per game (ranked # 44) and 128 respectively).

On defense, Duquesne allows an average of 44.20% field goals (ranked #210) and 69.28% free throws (ranked #62 in the NCAAB) The Dukes allow an average of 35.33% of the three pointers (ranked #278) and averages 36.41 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 36.41) Finally, the Dukes average 13.28 defensive assists and 14.50 turnovers per game (ranked # 223 and 59 respectively).

Betting Summary

  • Duquesne has the advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).
  • The Scorecaster model predicts the Rice Owls to cover the 6 point spread and the total to go under 155.25 points.
  • For the best predictions available, make sure to checkout the best bets made by our certified NCAAB experts.

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Current Odds[ - ]

 
RICE
DUQU
Open
Side
+6
-6
-6
Moneyline
+230
-278
-210
Total
Over 155.25
Under 155.25
160

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Power Rankings[ - ]

Rice Owls
HIGHLIGHTS
Duquesne Dukes
59th
OFFENSE
109th
44th
FG %
231st
89th
3 PT %
63rd
212th
Rebounds
113th
337th
DEFENSE
204th
331st
FG %
210th
335th
3 PT %
278th
191st
Rebounds
311th

Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]

Rice OwlsRice

vs UABL 60-87
45.65FG %
72.73FT %
103 PT %
vs UTSAW 72-71
49.18FG %
70FT %
53 PT %
vs FIUL 83-90
50.85FG %
85.71FT %
113 PT %
vs FAUL 74-103
46.3FG %
92.31FT %
123 PT %
vs CHARL 54-70
37.04FG %
58.33FT %
73 PT %
vs UABL 57-85
32.26FG %
68.75FT %
63 PT %
vs WKUW 83-77
44.26FG %
82.61FT %
103 PT %
vs UTSAL 79-84
39.68FG %
76FT %
103 PT %
vs FIUW 85-78
49.18FG %
61.11FT %
143 PT %
vs FAUL 81-90
46.03FG %
84.62FT %
123 PT %

Duquesne DukesDuquesne

vs LASALL 70-81
35.29FG %
60FT %
103 PT %
vs FORDL 60-87
32.81FG %
65.22FT %
33 PT %
vs UMASSW 88-79
46.67FG %
83.33FT %
123 PT %
vs DAVIDL 67-71
45.45FG %
61.54FT %
93 PT %
vs LASALW 91-74
55.56FG %
72.22FT %
83 PT %
vs STLL 85-90
45.16FG %
77.78FT %
153 PT %
vs STJOEW 76-62
50FG %
69.23FT %
93 PT %
vs BONAW 56-54
36.84FG %
56.25FT %
53 PT %
vs MASONW 75-52
46.03FG %
53.33FT %
93 PT %
vs GWUW 93-67
52.31FG %
88.89FT %
173 PT %

Injuries[ - ]

Rice OwlsRice

  • There are no injuries listed at this time

Duquesne DukesDuquesne

  • FAndy Barba (Is out indefinitely, Hand)

Infographics & Predictions[ - ]

Rice vs Duquesne infographic

After crunching 8 relative data points, our relative predictions model has a 63% confidence Dukes will cover the spread - view the Rice vs Duquesne infographic for details on this prediction.

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Rice vs Duquesne prediction and stats

Both teams have a compariable offense and the Dukes have a slightly better defense. The Dukes won more games straight up and against the spread over their last 3 matchups. Adjusted score predictions based on power rankings and strength of schedule: Owls 78 to Dukes 72.

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