Duquesne Dukes vs BYU Cougars Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The NCAA College Basketball Tournament will feature an exciting matchup between the 6th-seeded BYU Cougars and the 11th-seeded Duquesne Dukes at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska on Thursday. The Dukes earned an automatic bid by winning the A-10 Tournament, while the Cougars secured a tournament at-large bid after finishing fifth in their first season in the Big 12. The game is set to tip off at 12:40 PM EST, with BYU opening as the -8 betting favorite, and the current line standing at BYU -9.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Dukes +360 | Cougars -480

Spread: Dukes +9.5 (-110) | Cougars -9.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that BYU will win straight-up is 83%.

Duquesne Dukes

The Duquesne Dukes have secured their spot in the NCAA Tournament after claiming the A-10 Championship with a hard-fought victory over VCU. Despite a second-half offensive struggle, the team's strong defensive performance and resilience proved crucial in securing their first conference title since 1977. Head coach Keith Dambrot commended his team's maturity and defensive prowess, emphasizing their ability to win even in challenging situations. As they prepare to face the Cougars in the tournament, the Dukes boast a solid defensive ranking nationally and are led by guards Grant and Jimmy Clark III. While their offensive stats may not be among the top in the nation, their strong defensive presence and ability to win close games make them a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming tournament. For more insights and predictions on College Basketball, fans can visit NCAAB Predictions for additional information. 𝙃𝙀𝙔 𝘼𝙇𝙀𝙓𝘼, 𝙋𝙇𝘼𝙔 “𝙒𝙀 𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙈𝙋𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎” 🏆💍 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙪𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 🕺 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 ‘7️⃣7️⃣! 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙨 @DuqMBB ! @MarchMadnessMBB #A10MBB 🏀 pic.twitter.com/rFdImQlek5