The Loyola Marymount Lions (2-3) will clash against the Duquesne Dukes (5-0) at Gateway Christian Academy. Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Loyola Marymount Lions vs. Duquesne Dukes ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Dukes beat the Air Force Falcons, 69-63, while the Lions were beaten by the Indiana State Sycamores, 72-60.
The Dukes held the Falcons to an offensive rebounding percentage of 9.1 (below their season average of 20.1) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.496). Loyola Marymount, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (14.6 vs. 14.9). Duquesne received a boost from Michael Hughes, who finished with 11 points, nine rebounds and five blocks. Eli Scott, meanwhile had a good game for Loyola Marymount, finishing with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Duquesne. Dating back to last season, Duquesne ranks 248th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.7 percent), while the gambling defense of Loyola Marymount has forced the 32nd-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.1 percent).
Loyola Marymount Lions vs. Duquesne Dukes ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Marymount, ATS Winner – Loyola Marymount, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Duquesne ranks 47th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Loyola Marymount ranks 327th (15.4).
- The Lions average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 76th in the country. The Dukes rank 183rd in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- Loyola Marymount ranks 139th in assists per game (13.7) while Duquesne ranks 212th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- The Lions rank sixth in rebounds allowed per game (29.6) while the Dukes rank 259th (37.0).
- Duquesne ranks 21st in blocks per game (4.8) while Loyola Marymount ranks 193rd (2.9).
