The Duquesne Dukes (14-5, 5-1 A10) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they challenge the VCU Rams (13-6, 4-2 A10) at A.J. Palumbo Center. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
VCU Rams at Duquesne Dukes Free Prediction
In the Rams’ last contest, they were topped by the Rhode Island Rams, 71-65. Rhode Island’s 16.2 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over VCU, who had a mark of 23.5. Marcus Santos-Silva was VCU’s high scorer with 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting.
The Dukes were victorious over the Saint Louis Billikens in their last contest, 77-73. The Dukes forced 23 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.410 (above their season average of 0.256). With 16 points and 12 rebounds, Duquesne’s Eric Williams Jr. had a good game.
After the Rams won the only game against the Dukes last season, 78-67, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Rams knocked down 21 of their 29 free throws (72.4 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 21.7).
It could be a sloppy game for the Duquesne offense. Duquesne ranks 280th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.7 percent), while the disruptive defense of VCU forces the 25th-most turnovers in the nation (23.5 percent).
VCU Rams vs. Duquesne Dukes Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Duquesne, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
VCU ranks 32nd in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Duquesne ranks 185th (14.5).
The Rams rank 96th in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Dukes rank 215th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
VCU ranks 42nd in steals per game (7.7) while Duquesne ranks 140th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
The Rams rank 26th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Dukes rank 122nd in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
VCU ranks 37th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Duquesne ranks 88th (21.1).
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The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 6.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
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