It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the Duquesne Dukes (14-6, 5-2 A10) welcome the Richmond Spiders (6-13, 4-3 A10) to A.J. Palumbo Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 135.5 points with Duquesne set as a 3-point favorite.
Richmond Spiders at Duquesne Dukes ATS Prediction
The Spiders will be hoping for similar success after beating the La Salle Explorers in their last matchup, 81-74. Richmond’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over La Salle. The Spiders had a rate of 14.9 (better than their season average of 16.4), while the Explorers posted a mark of 21.3 (above their season average of 14.5). With 18 points on 6-for-12 shooting, Grant Golden was Richmond’s high scorer.
In the Dukes’ last game, they were victorious over the George Mason Patriots, 95-89. Duquesne’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over George Mason. The Dukes had a rate of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.488), while the Patriots posted a mark of 0.438 (below their season average of 0.500). Eric Williams Jr. was the game’s leading scorer with 34 points on 11-for-18 shooting.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Duquesne currently ranks 284th in possessions per game (67.7) and Richmond is 285th (67.7).
Richmond holds records of 6-13 straight up (SU) and 7-10 against the spread (ATS). Of the Spiders’ 17 games with betting action, 11 have finished over the O/U total.
Meanwhile, Duquesne owns records of 14-6 SU and 7-5 ATS. Contrary to Richmond, Dukes games tend to go under the O/U total (66.7 percent).
Jacob Gilyard has averaged 11.8 points, 5.4 assists and 2.8 steals over the last five games for Richmond.
After the Spiders won the sole game against the Dukes last season, 101-90, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Spiders made 26 of their 30 free throws (86.7 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (10.1 vs. 12.4).
Richmond Spiders at Duquesne Dukes ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Richmond, ATS Winner – Richmond, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Richmond is 4-5 ATS on the road with 5 overs and 4 unders.
Duquesne is 5-1 ATS at home with 3 overs and 3 unders.
Duquesne ranks 63rd in rebounds per game (38.3) while Richmond ranks 284th (30.3).
The Dukes rank 26th in blocks per game (5.1) while the Spiders rank 164th (2.6).
Richmond ranks 42nd in steals per game (7.5) while Duquesne ranks 150th (5.8).
The Dukes rank 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while the Spiders rank 48th (19.4).
Richmond averages 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 78th in the nation. Duquesne ranks 92nd in assists allowed per game (12.7).
Betting Trends:
In their last five games, Richmond is 3-2 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.
Duquesne is 3-2 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games.
The Spiders have outscored opponents by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Richmond has lost by an average of 5.8 points.
During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (9.6 above their season average).
