The Duquesne Dukes (16-5, 6-3 A10) will be at Chaifetz Arena to meet the Saint Louis Billikens (17-5, 6-3 A10) in an A10 matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Duquesne Dukes at Saint Louis Billikens Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Billikens defeated the Saint Joseph’s Hawks 78-73, while the Dukes barely escaped the La Salle Explorers 71-69.
Duquesne’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over La Salle. The Dukes had a rate of 0.582 (above their season average of 0.509), while the Explorers posted a mark of 0.467. Meanwhile, Saint Louis dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a great turnover percentage of 8.7 (better than their season average of 15.4) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.1 (above their season average of 35.0). For those same stats, Saint Joseph’s put up marks of 20.9 and 21.4, respectively. Javonte Perkins had a good game for Saint Louis, contributing 33 points. Marcus Weathers fueled Duquesne with 18 points.
In their first matchup this season, Weathers led the Dukes to a 73-59 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points. Duquesne did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (20-25; 80.0 percent). Saint Louis, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 vs. 22.6).
Saint Louis appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this showdown. The Billikens rank 21st in offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 percent), while Duquesne ranks 245th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.9 percent).
Duquesne at Saint Louis Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Saint Louis, ATS Winner – Duquesne, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Duquesne ranks 90th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while Saint Louis ranks 271st (17.1).
- The Billikens average 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 47th in the country. The Dukes rank 108th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- Saint Louis ranks 48th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Duquesne ranks 81st (11.7).
- The Billikens rank 16th in rebounds per game (40.8) while the Dukes rank 162nd (35.4).
- Duquesne ranks seventh in blocks per game (5.9) while Saint Louis ranks 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Billikens’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 6.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (7.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (6.1 above their season average).
