The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (1-8) and the Duquesne Dukes (6-2) go head-to-head at A.J. Palumbo Center. The Hawks will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 13, 2018.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs. Duquesne Dukes Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Dukes defeated the William & Mary Tribe, 84-70, while the Hawks fell to the Georgetown Hoyas, 68-53.
The Dukes had a much better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 19.8) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.623 vs. 0.526). Maryland Eastern Shore, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (19.3 vs. 23.9). Duquesne rallied around Austin Rotroff, who contributed 17 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Bryan Urrutia had a good game for Maryland Eastern Shore, recording 13 points, five rebounds and five assists.
The Dukes won the only contest between these two teams last year, 86-61. Duquesne’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Dukes had 18 offensive rebounds and 44 total rebounds, while the Hawks had 10 and 27, respectively.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Duquesne ranks 261st in possessions per game (68.4) and Maryland Eastern Shore is 310th (67.2) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at Duquesne Dukes Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Duquesne, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Duquesne ranks 24th in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 245th (24.0).
- The Dukes rank 48th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Hawks rank 151st (6.3).
- Duquesne ranks 183rd in assists per game (12.7) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 258th (10.6).
- The Dukes rank 36th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Hawks rank 201st (1.8).
- Duquesne ranks 151st in rebounds per game (35.8) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 286th (32.2).
