Fordham Rams vs. Duquesne Dukes Free Prediction 01/09/19

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An eight-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Duquesne Dukes (9-5, 0-1 A10) when they clash with the Fordham Rams (9-5, 0-1 A10) at A.J. Palumbo Center. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.

Fordham Rams vs. Duquesne Dukes ATS Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Dukes defeated the William & Mary Tribe 84-70, while the Rams had no trouble getting past the City College of New York Beavers 106-58.

Fordham dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 6.5 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3. For those same stats, City College of New York put up marks of 27.9 and 16.7, respectively. Meanwhile, Duquesne’s 11.9 turnover percentage was their largest strength over William & Mary, who had a mark of 19.8. Duquesne was lifted by Austin Rotroff, who contributed 17 points and seven rebounds. Nick Honor had a good game for Fordham, recording 18 points.

This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Rams won the most recent matchup 80-57. Fordham made good use of their 26 trips to the free throw line, converting on 22 of them (84.6 percent). Duquesne, meanwhile, was 15-19 (78.9 percent). This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.

This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the Duquesne offense. Duquesne ranks 308th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.5 percent), while the pesky defense of Fordham forces the 53rd-most turnovers in the nation (22.6 percent).

Fordham Rams at Duquesne Dukes Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Duquesne, ATS Winner – Fordham, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Duquesne ranks 14th in steals per game (9.3) while Fordham ranks 136th (5.9).
  • The Rams rank 180th in assists per game (12.2) while the Dukes rank 190th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
  • The Rams rank first in blocks allowed per game (1.4) while the Dukes rank 116th (3.7).
  • Fordham ranks fifth in three pointers allowed per game (16.8) while Duquesne ranks 67th (20.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (9.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (4.4 above their season average).
  • The Dukes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, up from 2.9 for the season.