The Duquesne Dukes (4-0) challenge the Air Force Falcons (2-3) at Gateway Christian Academy. Action begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Duquesne Dukes vs. Air Force Falcons ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Falcons were beaten by the Loyola Marymount Lions, 78-64, while the Dukes edged the Indiana State Sycamores, 74-71.
Duquesne dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.490 (above their season average of 0.211) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.1 (below their season average of 32.7). For those same stats, Indiana State put up marks of 0.321 and 18.5, respectively. Air Force, meanwhile, did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (20-27; 74.1 percent). Air Force was led by Lavelle Scottie, who recorded 16 points and five rebounds. Baylee Steele, meanwhile fueled Duquesne with 20 points.
The Dukes are 23-12 straight up (SU) and 15-12 against the spread (ATS) since last season. Games involving Duquesne have gone over the projected point total 51.9 percent of the time since last season.
The Falcons, on the other hand, have records of 15-20 SU and 19-10-1 ATS since last season. Games involving Air Force have finished under the O/U total 53.3 percent of the time over that same stretch.
It could be a sloppy game for the Air Force offense. Dating back to last season, Air Force ranks 251st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.6 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Duquesne has forced the 30th-most turnovers in the country (22.3 percent).
Duquesne Dukes vs. Air Force Falcons Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Air Force, ATS Winner – Air Force, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Duquesne ranks 44th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Air Force ranks 309th in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
- The Falcons rank 82nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while the Dukes rank 267th (37.3).
- Duquesne averages 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 148th in the country. Air Force ranks 212th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- The Dukes rank 26th in steals per game (8.1) while the Falcons rank 281st (4.7).
- Duquesne ranks 22nd in blocks per game (4.7) while Air Force ranks 276th (1.9).
