A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Duquesne Dukes (5-2) when they welcome the Longwood Lancers (7-3) to A.J. Palumbo Center. The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Longwood Lancers vs. Duquesne Dukes ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Dukes beat the William & Mary Tribe 84-70, while the Lancers dismantled the Randolph College Wildcats 84-56.
Longwood played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.381 and a turnover percentage of 18.2. For those same stats, Randolph College recorded marks of 0.098 and 28.4, respectively. The Dukes, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 19.8) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.623 vs. 0.526). Austin Rotroff had a good outing for Duquesne, contributing 17 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Jordan Cintron played a key role for Longwood with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Isaiah Walton has really been playing well recently for Longwood, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Duquesne appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this contest. Since last season, the Dukes rank 55th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.4 percent), while Longwood ranks 187th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.3 percent).
Longwood at Duquesne Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Duquesne, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Duquesne ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while Longwood ranks 256th (25.2).
- The Dukes rank 137th in rebounds allowed per game (34.5) while the Lancers rank 231st (36.7).
- Duquesne ranks 207th in assists per game (12.6) while Longwood ranks 284th (10.0).
- The Dukes rank 61st in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Lancers rank 233rd (7.4).
- Duquesne ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.4) while Longwood ranks 182nd (2.9).
