The Duquesne Dukes (4-2) go head-to-head with the Marshall Thundering Herd (5-2) at the A.J. Palumbo Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Marshall Thundering Herd at Duquesne Dukes Betting Prediction
The Thundering Herd come in on a high note after blowing out the Eastern Kentucky Colonels in their last contest, 105-77. Marshall’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Eastern Kentucky. The Thundering Herd had a rate of 0.553, while the Colonels posted a mark of 0.344. Marshall was lifted by C.J. Burks, who was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 12-for-15 shooting.
In the Dukes’ last game, they were victorious over the William & Mary Tribe, 84-70. Duquesne’s 11.9 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over William & Mary, who had a mark of 19.8. Austin Rotroff was Duquesne’s leading scorer with 17 points on 6-for-7 shooting from the field.
Look for Duquesne to own the offensive glass in this battle. The Dukes rank 47th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), while Marshall ranks 327th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.5 percent) since last season. This game should be a showdown of conflicting paces. The up-and-down Thundering Herd rank sixth in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Dukes rank 267th.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Duquesne Dukes ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Duquesne, ATS Winner – Marshall, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Marshall ranks 13th in assists per game (17.0) while Duquesne ranks 242nd (12.4).
The Dukes rank 140th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6) while the Thundering Herd rank 318th (41.1).
Duquesne ranks 58th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Marshall ranks 227th (6.8).
The Thundering Herd average 5.5 blocks per game, which ranks ninth in the nation. The Dukes rank 114th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
Marshall ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (28.3) while Duquesne ranks 94th (23.7).
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