Dayton Flyers (12-2) vs. Duquesne Dukes (9-5)
January 12, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Duquesne Dukes -1.5 Over/Under: 138.5
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The Dayton Flyers and Duquesne Dukes face off on Friday in a college basketball showdown at the Paulumbo Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Dayton vs Duquesne prediction.
A Good Season for Dayton
Dayton has had a good season so far and coming into this game they sit with a 12-2 record overall in the A-10 standings. In the last game against UMass, Dayton scored 64 points and they ended up winning by four points. Two games ago against Davidson they looked good and were able to secure the 72-59 victory. Dayton on the season is averaging 73.5 points while their defense is giving up 64.7 points per game. The defense is ranked 38th in the league and the defense is going to need to step up here. DaRon Holmes II is averaging 17.7 points while shooting 53.3 percent from the field.
Duquesne Has Lost Two Straight Games
Duquesne is really struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. In the last game against Loyola Chicago, the offense only managed 67 points and they ended up losing by five points. David Dixon had a strong game putting up 19 points and seven rebounds. Duquense on the season is averaging 75.8 points while their defense is giving up 69.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 161st while the define is ranked 129th. Dae Dae Grant has been the top player averaging 18.6 points while shooting 36.3 percent from the field and 332.5 percent from behind the three point line.
Dayton vs Duquense Betting Prediction
Dayton is being disrespected with this line. Dayton is averaging 73.5 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Duquesne’s defense is giving up 69.2 points per game and they are going to really struggle to slow down the Dayton defense. This is going to be a comfortable victory for Dayton and they are going to cover the spread. Back Dayton against the spread.
