The Saint Louis Billikens (18-11, 9-7 A10) close out their home schedule at Chaifetz Arena against the Duquesne Dukes (19-10, 10-6 A10). The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
Duquesne Dukes vs. Saint Louis Billikens ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Billikens defeated the George Mason Patriots 81-71, while the Dukes beat the Massachusetts Minutemen 80-73.
Duquesne dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a superb turnover percentage of 9.1 (better than their season average of 17.7) and a free throw rate of 0.407 (above their season average of 0.245). Massachusetts put up marks of 21.6 and 0.298, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Saint Louis’ effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over George Mason. The Billikens had a rate of 0.515 (above their season average of 0.467), while the Patriots posted a mark of 0.405 (below their season average of 0.512). Saint Louis’ Jordan Goodwin played well, contributing 24 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Tavian Dunn-Martin played a pivotal role for Duquesne with 30 points and six assists.
In their first matchup this season, Eric Williams Jr. led the Dukes to a 77-73 victory. He registered a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. The Dukes’ 13.4 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Billikens, who had a rate of 23.1.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Saint Louis offense. Saint Louis ranks 261st in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.9 percent), while the disruptive defense of Duquesne forces the 31st-most turnovers in the nation (22.5 percent).
Duquesne at Saint Louis Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Louis, ATS Winner – Saint Louis, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Duquesne ranks 39th in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while Saint Louis ranks 281st (18.7).
- The Dukes rank 18th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Billikens rank 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- Saint Louis averages 13.1 assists per game, which ranks 155th in the nation. Duquesne ranks 215th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- The Billikens rank 22nd in rebounds per game (39.3) while the Dukes rank 248th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
- Saint Louis averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 52nd in the NCAA. Duquesne ranks 165th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Billikens have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
- The Dukes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 2.2 for the season.
