The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (13-18, 6-12 A10) face off against the Duquesne Dukes (19-12, 10-8 A10) in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tourney at Barclays Center. The Dukes opened as a 1.5-point underdog. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 148.5 points and it will air on NBC Sports Network at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs. Duquesne Dukes Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Hawks (12-point underdogs) were defeated by the VCU Rams, 75-63, while the Dukes (4-point underdogs) fell to the Dayton Flyers, 78-67. The Saint Joseph’s game went 3.5 points under the projected point total of 141.5, while the Duquesne game hit the projected point total of 145.
Saint Joseph’s did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (9-10; 90.0 percent) while Duquesne had a turnover percentage of 10.9 (better than their season average of 17.5). Eric Williams Jr. played well for Duquesne with 21 points and nine rebounds. Charlie Brown had a good game for Saint Joseph’s, recording 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Hawks games have a slight tendency to finish under the total (51.6 percent). Saint Joseph’s comes into the contest with records of 13-18 straight up (SU) and 11-18-2 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Dukes’ 31 games, 17 have finished over the projected point total. Moreover, Duquesne owns records of 19-12 SU and 14-16-1 ATS.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball security could play a key role in this showdown. Saint Joseph’s commits the second-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 13.7 percent), while the disruptive defense of Duquesne forces the 29th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.2 percent).
Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs. Duquesne Dukes ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Duquesne, ATS Winner – Duquesne, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Duquesne averages 26.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 37th in the country. Saint Joseph’s ranks 289th in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
- The Dukes rank 121st in assists per game (13.8) while the Hawks rank 257th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
- Saint Joseph’s ranks 186th in rebounds per game (34.7) while Duquesne ranks 259th in rebounds allowed per game (38.2).
- The Dukes rank 26th in steals per game (8.0) while the Hawks rank 187th (5.5).
- Saint Joseph’s ranks 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Duquesne ranks 155th (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hawks are 2-2-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Dukes are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Saint Joseph’s has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Duquesne has 3 overs, 1 under and 1 push.
- The Hawks have outscored opponents by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Saint Joseph’s has lost by an average of 2.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (4.7 above their season average).
