The Duquesne Dukes (3-0) will face off against the Indiana State Sycamores (0-3) at Gateway Christian Academy. Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
Duquesne Dukes vs. Indiana State Sycamores Betting Odds
In their last game, the Sycamores fell to the Ball State Cardinals, 69-55, while the Dukes dismantled the Lipscomb Bisons, 58-36.
Duquesne played a perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.2 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.8. Lipscomb put up marks of 30.2 and 16.7, respectively, for those same stats. Indiana State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.3 vs. 16.1). Indiana State’s Jordan Barnes had a good game, contributing 12 points and five rebounds. Duquesne was led by Marcus Weathers, who finished with 13 points, 12 rebounds and six steals.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Indiana State. Since the 2018-19 season, Indiana State ranks 165th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.6 percent), while the gambling defense of Duquesne has forced the 27th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.3 percent).
Duquesne vs. Indiana State Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Indiana State, ATS Winner – Indiana State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Duquesne ranks 41st in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Indiana State ranks 322nd (16.0).
- The Dukes rank 161st in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Sycamores rank 292nd (32.2).
- Duquesne ranks 25th in steals per game (8.1) while Indiana State ranks 134th (6.5).
- The Dukes rank 19th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Sycamores rank 255th (2.2).
- Duquesne ranks 138th in assists per game (13.7) while Indiana State ranks 276th (11.1).
