The Duquesne Dukes (1-0) will be at home in the A.J. Palumbo Center when they clash against the UIC Flames (0-2). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
UIC Flames at Duquesne Dukes ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Dukes defeated the William & Mary Tribe, 84-70, while the Flames lost to the Radford Highlanders, 88-78.
The Dukes had a much better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 19.8) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.623 vs. 0.526). UIC, on the other hand, made 13 of their 31 three pointers (41.9 percent). Duquesne’s Austin Rotroff played well, finishing with 17 points and seven rebounds. Tarkus Ferguson fueled UIC with 22 points.
The offensive glass could be a solid advantage for Duquesne in this meeting. Since last season, the Dukes rank 65th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.9 percent), while UIC ranks 265th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.5 percent). It will also be a tale of two tempos as the fast-paced Flames rank 42nd in possessions per game, while the more methodical Dukes rank 284th.
UIC at Duquesne ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UIC, ATS Winner – UIC, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Duquesne ranks 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while UIC ranks 236th (7.1).
- The Dukes rank 110th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while the Flames rank 244th (19.9).
- Duquesne ranks 208th in assists allowed per game (14.1) while UIC ranks 267th (15.0).
- The Dukes average 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 51st in the NCAA. The Flames rank 216th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- Duquesne ranks 132nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.2) while UIC ranks 270th (37.5).
