The Radford Highlanders (3-0) try to stay perfect when they challenge the Duquesne Dukes (2-0) at A.J. Palumbo Center. The game is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Radford Highlanders at Duquesne Dukes ATS Prediction
The last time the Highlanders played, they beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 63-60. Radford’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Notre Dame. The Highlanders had a rate of 29.4, while the Fighting Irish posted a mark of 24.4. Ed Polite Jr. led the way for Radford, recording 16 points and 11 rebounds.
The Dukes edged the UIC Flames in their last outing, 89-88. The Dukes had a much better turnover percentage (13.3 vs. 22.7) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.2 vs. 33.3). Sincere Carry was the top scorer from either team with 32 points on 13-for-20 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. Duquesne ranks 272nd in possessions per game (67.9) and Radford is 348th (64.1) since the 2017-18 season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Radford ranks 39th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Duquesne ranks 218th (14.2).
The Highlanders rank 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Dukes rank 137th (34.3).
Duquesne ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (18.2) while Radford ranks 120th (21.1).
The Dukes average 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 56th in the country. The Highlanders rank 134th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Duquesne is 37th in the nation with 5.2 steals allowed per game while Radford is 52nd with 5.4 steals allowed per game.
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