It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the George Washington Colonials (6-11, 2-2 A10) welcome the Duquesne Dukes (12-5, 3-1 A10) to the Charles E. Smith Center. The game can be seen on NBC Sports Network at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 20, 2019.
Duquesne Dukes at George Washington Colonials ATS Prediction
In the Dukes’ last game, they defeated the Richmond Spiders, 74-68. The Dukes held the Spiders to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below the 32.1 mark opponents have averaged against Duquesne this season). The Spiders had a free throw rate of 0.189 (below the 0.219 mark opponents have averaged against Duquesne this season). With 21 points on 7-for-13 shooting, Sincere Carry led Duquesne in scoring.
The Colonials edged the La Salle Explorers in their last contest, 59-56. George Washington’s 0.151 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over La Salle, who had a rate of 0.109. The Colonials’ mark was below their season average of 0.229, while the Explorers’ was below their season average of 0.266. With 12 points and 10 rebounds, George Washington’s Terry Nolan Jr. played well.
It could be an error-filled game for the George Washington offense. George Washington ranks 152nd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.5 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Duquesne forces the 30th-most turnovers in the country (23.2 percent).
After the Dukes won both contests against the Colonials last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Duquesne won 75-73. The Dukes had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.1 vs. 21.4) and had a better turnover percentage (16.8 vs. 17.6).
Duquesne Dukes vs. George Washington Colonials Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Duquesne, ATS Winner – George Washington, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Duquesne ranks 51st in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while George Washington ranks 225th (19.6).
The Dukes rank 19th in steals per game (8.7) while the Colonials rank 155th (5.8).
Duquesne ranks 98th in assists per game (14.3) while George Washington ranks 227th (10.8).
The Dukes average 35.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 147th in the NCAA. The Colonials rank 254th in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
Duquesne averages 4.2 blocks per game, which is ranked 53rd in the NCAA. George Washington ranks 92nd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
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The Dukes have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Duquesne has defeated opponents by an average of 3.1 points.
During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
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