The Duquesne Dukes (13-2, 3-0 A10) will be at the Charles E. Smith Center to square off with the George Washington Colonials (6-9, 0-2 A10) in an A10 matchup. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Duquesne Dukes at George Washington Colonials ATS Odds
In their last game, the Colonials were beaten by the Saint Louis Billikens, 63-58, while the Dukes won big over the Saint Joseph’s Hawks, 78-60.
The Dukes held the Hawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.322 (below their season average of 0.457) and had a turnover percentage of 9.5 (better than their season average of 16.9). George Washington, meanwhile, held Saint Louis to an effective field goal percentage of 0.420 (below their season average of 0.490). George Washington’s Jamison Battle played well, recording 18 points and 10 rebounds. Duquesne, meanwhile, was lifted by Sincere Carry, who put up 14 points and six rebounds.
The Dukes dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both contests. In the last contest, Duquesne won 85-69. The Dukes’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Colonials. Duquesne had a rate of 7.4, while George Washington posted a mark of 22.9. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. George Washington ranks 315th in possessions per game (66.7) and Duquesne is 285th (67.6). Furthermore, the Dukes rank 49th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.451), while the Colonials rank 254th in effective field goal percentage (0.483).
Duquesne vs. George Washington Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Duquesne, ATS Winner – Duquesne, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Duquesne averages 6.3 blocks per game, which ranks seventh in the country. George Washington ranks 126th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Dukes average 35.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 151st in the country. The Colonials rank 165th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
- George Washington is 32nd in the country with 10.3 assists allowed per game while Duquesne is 39th with 10.5 assists allowed per game.
- The Colonials rank fourth in three pointers allowed per game (15.2) while the Dukes rank 102nd (21.1).
- Duquesne ranks 68th in steals per game (7.7) while George Washington ranks 109th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (7.0 above their season average).
- The Colonials’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 2.3 for the season.
