Rhode Island Rams at Duquesne Dukes ATS Prediction 01/30/19

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The Rhode Island Rams (11-8, 4-3 A10) will be at the A.J. Palumbo Center to square off with the Duquesne Dukes (14-6, 5-2 A10) in an A10 matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

Rhode Island Rams vs. Duquesne Dukes Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Dukes fell to the VCU Rams, 80-74, while the Rams were defeated by the Massachusetts Minutemen, 77-70.

Rhode Island had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.5 (above their season average of 32.2) while Duquesne had a better effective field goal percentage (0.526 vs. 0.509). Frankie Hughes fueled Duquesne with 20 points. Tyrese Martin led the way for Rhode Island, finishing with 23 points.

The Rams won the only contest between these two teams last year, 61-58. The Rams’ 14.1 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Dukes, who had a rate of 26.7. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Duquesne might struggle to score as they clash against one of the nation’s best defenses. Rhode Island ranks 58th in defensive efficiency while the Dukes rank 207th in offensive efficiency.

Rhode Island Rams at Duquesne Dukes Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Duquesne ranks 49th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Rhode Island ranks 245th (19.3).
  • The Dukes rank 24th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Rams rank 95th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
  • The Rams average 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 54th in the country. The Dukes rank 237th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
  • Rhode Island averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 59th in the country. Duquesne ranks 150th in steals allowed per game (7.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Dukes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 2.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (4.4 above their season average).