The Saint Louis Billikens (14-4, 5-0 A10) will attempt to prolong their six-game winning streak against the Duquesne Dukes (13-5, 4-1 A10) at A.J. Palumbo Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
Saint Louis Billikens at Duquesne Dukes Betting Prediction
The Billikens come in on a high note after topping the Saint Joseph’s Hawks in their last matchup, 68-57. Saint Louis’ effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Saint Joseph’s. The Billikens had a rate of 0.482 (above their season average of 0.468), while the Hawks posted a mark of 0.344 (below their season average of 0.487). Saint Louis rallied around Javon Bess, who finished with 20 points and seven rebounds.
In the Dukes’ previous game, they beat the George Washington Colonials, 91-85. The Dukes knocked down 19 of their 23 free throws (82.6 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.537 (above their season average of 0.506). Michael Hughes was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Dukes won the most recent game 76-69. The Dukes knocked down 17 of their 24 free throws (70.8 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (22.1 vs. 26.4).
The offense of Duquesne (190th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 104.6) will square off against the top-notch defense of Saint Louis (12th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 91.3). The Billikens should have the edge on that end of the court. Additionally, the Billikens, who rank 55th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), will face off against the Dukes, who rank 304th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.4 percent).
Saint Louis at Duquesne Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Duquesne ranks 58th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while Saint Louis ranks 260th (18.6).
The Billikens rank 31st in rebounds per game (39.7) while the Dukes rank 184th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
Saint Louis ranks 39th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Duquesne ranks 188th (14.8).
The Dukes rank 21st in steals per game (8.5) while the Billikens rank 127th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Saint Louis averages 4.3 blocks per game, which is ranked 48th in the country. Duquesne ranks 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Billikens’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 5.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
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