Duquesne Dukes vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Free Prediction 12/29/19

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The Duquesne Dukes (10-1) will face off against the Marshall Thundering Herd (5-7) at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Action gets underway at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

Duquesne Dukes vs. Marshall Thundering Herd ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Thundering Herd fell to the UNI Panthers, 88-80, while the Dukes were defeated by the UAB Blazers, 77-68.

Duquesne forced UAB into a turnover percentage of 25.4 (above their season average of 19.8) while Marshall forced UNI into a turnover percentage of 21.3 (above their season average of 15.7). Andrew Taylor played well for Marshall with 27 points and five rebounds. Duquesne, meanwhile, was led by Marcus Weathers, who recorded 18 points and six rebounds.

The Dukes won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 93-82. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Duquesne’s biggest advantages. They had 29 free throw attempts, while Marshall had 25. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

The inefficient offense of Marshall will go head-to-head against the top-notch defense of Duquesne. The Thundering Herd rank 255th in offensive efficiency, while the Dukes are 33rd in defensive efficiency. The Dukes should have the edge on that side of the ball.

Duquesne Dukes vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Marshall, ATS Winner – Marshall, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Duquesne ranks 16th in rebounds allowed per game (29.9) while Marshall ranks 254th (40.7).
  • The Dukes average 6.0 blocks per game, which ranks eighth in the country. The Thundering Herd rank 65th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
  • Duquesne ranks 11th in assists allowed per game (9.1) while Marshall ranks 65th (11.3).
  • The Dukes rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Thundering Herd rank 167th (8.2).
  • Duquesne ranks 60th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Marshall ranks 119th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Dukes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.2, down from 14.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Thundering Herd have scored an average of 83.4 points per game (7.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (2.6 below their season average).