The Saint Louis Billikens need a win after losing 8 of their last 9 games. The Duquesne Dukes look for a win after winning 6 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Saint Louis Billikens vs Duquesne Dukes prediction.
Saint Louis Billikens Betting Preview
The Saint Louis Billikens are coming off losses to St. Joseph’s and VCU. The Saint Louis Billikens are averaging 74 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 78.3 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Sincere Parker is averaging 16.8 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Gibson Jimerson is averaging 14.1 points and 1.9 assists. Terrence Hargrove Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Bradley Ezewiro is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Saint Louis Billikens are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Louis Billikens are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.
Duquesne Dukes Betting Preview
The Duquesne Dukes recently beat Saint Joseph’s and St. Bonaventure while losing to Dayton. The Duquesne Dukes are averaging 71.4 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 67.5 points on 42 percent shooting. Dae Dae Grant is averaging 16.7 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Jimmy Clark III is averaging 14.8 points and 3.7 assists. Fousseyni Drame is dishing 1.1 assists and David Dixon is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Duquesne Dukes are shooting 23.2 percent from beyond the arc and 69.7 percent from the free throw line. The Duquesne Dukes are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game. Duquesne will take on Fordham after this one.
Duquesne Dukes Team Facts
- Duquesne has won each of its last five night games against Saint Louis at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.
- Each of Duquesne’s last 13 games at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Duquesne has won the first half in each of its last four night games against Saint Louis.
Saint Louis Billikens Team Facts
- Saint Louis has lost eight of its last nine games.
- Sixteen of Saint Louis’ last 17 Tuesday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
- The road team has won the first half in each of Saint Louis’ last four games.
Saint Louis Billikens vs Duquesne Dukes prediction
The Saint Louis Billikens have had no success on the road this season, they don’t play defense, and they’re 9-14-1 ATS on the season. The Duquesne Dukes are at their best at home, where they’re 9-4 SU, and they’ve covered 6 of their last 8 games. Duquesne hasn’t been profitable to bettors this season, but it is the better team and when you combine it with Saint Louis struggles, this should be a comfortable home win for the Dukes. I’ll lay the points if forced to pick.