Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Duquesne Dukes Betting Prediction 03/02/19

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The Massachusetts Minutemen (10-18, 3-12 A10) and the Duquesne Dukes (18-10, 9-6 A10) go head-to-head at A.J. Palumbo Center. The Minutemen will try to put an end to a nine-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Massachusetts Minutemen at Duquesne Dukes Betting Odds

Both teams lost big in their last contest. The Dukes fell to the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 68-47, while the Minutemen were defeated by the Dayton Flyers, 72-48.

Massachusetts held Dayton to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 27.3) while Duquesne forced St. Bonaventure into a turnover percentage of 23.8 (above their season average of 16.4). Lamar Norman Jr. put together a solid game for Duquesne with 20 points. Massachusetts rallied around Jonathan Laurent, who contributed 21 points and five rebounds.

The Minutemen won the sole game between these two teams last season, 85-75. Massachusetts’ 0.218 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Duquesne, who had a rate of 0.098. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Massachusetts. Massachusetts ranks 258th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.9 percent), while the pesky defense of Duquesne forces the 35th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.3 percent).

Massachusetts Minutemen at Duquesne Dukes Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Massachusetts, ATS Winner – Massachusetts, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Massachusetts ranks 53rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while Duquesne ranks 250th (37.5).
  • The Minutemen rank 73rd in assists per game (14.6) while the Dukes rank 196th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
  • Duquesne ranks 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while Massachusetts ranks 131st (23.0).
  • The Dukes rank 22nd in steals per game (8.1) while the Minutemen rank 203rd (5.1).
  • Duquesne ranks 22nd in blocks per game (4.7) while Massachusetts ranks 159th (2.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Minutemen have scored an average of 64.8 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
  • The Dukes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 2.0 for the season.