The Fordham Rams (10-12, 1-8 A10) welcome the Duquesne Dukes (15-8, 6-4 A10) to Rose Hill Gym. The Rams can snap a five-game home losing streak. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Duquesne Dukes vs. Fordham Rams ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Rams won big over the Massachusetts Minutemen, 85-67, while the Dukes lost a close one to the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 51-49.
Fordham dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.0 (better than their season average of 14.7) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 26.3). Massachusetts was 22.8 and 27.3, respectively, for those same stats. Duquesne, on the other hand, held St. Bonaventure to an effective field goal percentage of 0.300 (below their season average of 0.489). Antwon Portley had a good outing for Fordham, contributing 22 points. Frankie Hughes was a key piece for Duquesne with 11 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Eric Williams Jr. led the Dukes to a 66-61 win. He registered a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Duquesne had a much better free throw rate (0.340 vs. 0.030). Fordham, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.6 vs. 22.6).
Ball security could play an integral role in this showdown. Fordham commits the 39th-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while the gambling defense of Duquesne forces the 41st-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.2 percent).
Duquesne vs. Fordham Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Fordham, ATS Winner – Fordham, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Fordham ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while Duquesne ranks 152nd (4.0).
- The Dukes rank 107th in assists per game (14.1) while the Rams rank 165th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- Fordham ranks 16th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while Duquesne ranks 59th (20.2).
- The Rams rank 38th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Dukes rank 148th (6.9).
- Duquesne ranks 130th in rebounds per game (36.2) while Fordham ranks 240th (33.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (6.8 above their season average).
- The Dukes have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, Duquesne has defeated opponents by an average of 2.3 points.
