The Duquesne Dukes (1-0) challenge the UIC Flames (0-2) at the A.J. Palumbo Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
UIC Flames vs. Duquesne Dukes Betting Prediction
The Flames are trying to rebound after their 88-78 loss to the Radford Highlanders in their last outing. Radford won the rebounding battle. The Highlanders had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. four), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 24) and total rebounds (38 vs. 28). Tarkus Ferguson led UIC in scoring with 22 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
In the Dukes’ last outing, 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 rate of 19.8. Austin Rotroff led Duquesne in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-7 shooting from the field.
The offensive glass could be a solid advantage for Duquesne in this matchup. The Dukes rank 65th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.9 percent), while UIC ranks 265th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.5 percent) since last season. This contest should be a matchup of contrasting paces. The up-tempo Flames rank 42nd in possessions per game, while the more methodical Dukes rank 284th.
UIC Flames at Duquesne Dukes Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UIC, ATS Winner – UIC, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Duquesne ranks 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while UIC ranks 236th (7.1).
The Dukes rank 51st in blocks per game (4.3) while the Flames rank 216th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Duquesne ranks 132nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.2) while UIC ranks 270th (37.5).
The Dukes rank 110th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while the Flames rank 244th (19.9).
Duquesne ranks 208th in assists allowed per game (14.1) while UIC ranks 267th (15.0).
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