The seventh-ranked Dayton Flyers (18-2, 7-0 A10) and their sensational offense visit Duquesne as 7-point favorites to take on the Dukes (15-4, 5-2 A10) and their superb defense. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 139.5 points and it can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Dayton Flyers vs. Duquesne Dukes Betting Odds
In their last game, the Dukes were beaten by the Massachusetts Minutemen, 73-64, while the Flyers beat the Richmond Spiders, 87-79.
Dayton played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.407 (above their season average of 0.215) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.600). Richmond recorded marks of 0.217 and 0.464, respectively, for those same stats. Duquesne, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (12.3 vs. 13.7). Duquesne rallied around Sincere Carry, who had 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Obi Toppin, meanwhile had a good outing for Dayton, putting up 24 points and 12 rebounds.
The Flyers dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last game, Dayton won 78-67. The Flyers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Dukes. Dayton had a rate of 37.0, while Duquesne posted a mark of 25.0. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the prolific offense of Dayton (second in the country with an offensive efficiency of 117.2) takes on the top-notch defense of Duquesne (45th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 92.5).
Dayton Flyers vs. Duquesne Dukes Odds Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – Dayton, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Dayton ranks first in assists per game (18.9) while Duquesne ranks 110th (13.7).
- The Dukes rank seventh in blocks per game (6.1) while the Flyers rank 71st (3.9).
- Dayton ranks 38th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Duquesne ranks 88th (6.2).
- The Flyers rank 35th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while the Dukes rank 128th (21.5).
- Dayton ranks 38th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while Duquesne ranks 103rd (34.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 64.2 points per game (6.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
- The Flyers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.6, down from 17.3 for the season.
