The Duquesne Dukes (8-0) take on the Radford Highlanders (3-5) at Firestone Gymnasium. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Duquesne Dukes vs. Radford Highlanders Betting Odds
In their last game, the Highlanders lost a close one to the UNCG Spartans, 60-58, while the Dukes won big over the Columbia Lions, 90-54.
Duquesne dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.662 (above their season average of 0.519) and a turnover percentage of 13.0 (better than their season average of 15.6). For those same stats, Columbia was 0.394 and 21.7, respectively. Radford, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.130 vs. 0.017). Radford rallied around Carlik Jones, who contributed 29 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Tavian Dunn-Martin was a key piece for Duquesne with 25 points.
The Dukes won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 69-64. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Duquesne’s biggest advantages. They made 27 trips to the line, while Radford went 19 times.
Radford should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this battle. Since last season, the Highlanders rank 70th in offensive rebounding percentage (30.4 percent), while Duquesne ranks 319th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.1 percent).
Duquesne Dukes vs. Radford Highlanders Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Radford, ATS Winner – Radford, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Duquesne averages 26.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 42nd in the country. Radford ranks 206th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
- The Highlanders rank 102nd in rebounds per game (35.7) while the Dukes rank 184th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
- Radford averages 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 157th in the country. Duquesne ranks 163rd in assists allowed per game (13.4).
- The Dukes rank 23rd in blocks per game (5.1) while the Highlanders rank 151st (3.0).
- Duquesne ranks 48th in steals per game (7.9) while Radford ranks 175th (5.8).
