Cornell Big Red at Duquesne Dukes ATS Odds

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The Duquesne Dukes (2-1) will be at home in A.J. Palumbo Center when they challenge the Cornell Big Red (2-2). The games Over/Under (O/U) opened at 146 points with Duquesne set as a 5-point favorite. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 27, 2017.

Cornell Big Red vs. Duquesne Dukes Free Preview

The Big Red won a close one over the Toledo Rockets in their last game, 80-77. With 21 points, five rebounds and five assists, Stone Gettings put together a solid outing for Cornell. Cornell’s 0.667 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Toledo, who had a mark of 0.532. The Big Red’s mark was above their season average of 0.424. In the Dukes last game, they were defeated by the Robert Morris Colonials, 66-59. With 12 points, nine rebounds and seven blocks, Tydus Verhoeven had a good performance for Duquesne. Robert Morris had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.7 vs. 17.6). Duquesne, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.413 vs. 0.197). The Big Red have had records of 10-23 straight up (SU) and 11-12-2 against the spread (ATS) since last season. Cornell games have had a slight tendency to go under the O/U total since last season (52.0 percent). The Dukes, meanwhile, have records of 12-23 SU and 11-14-1 ATS since last season. Vegas has been fairly accurate when setting the O/U total of Duquesne games over that same stretch with 13 overs compared to 12 unders.

Cornell Big Red vs. Duquesne Dukes Prediction

Predictions: SU Winner – Duquesne, ATS Winner – Duquesne, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2016-Present):

  • The Dukes rank 128th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Big Red rank 259th (34.0).
  • Cornell ranks 38th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Duquesne ranks 162nd (21.3).
  • Cornell ranks 98th in assists per game (14.5) while Duquesne ranks 290th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
  • The Dukes rank 65th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Big Red rank 229th (2.6).
  • Duquesne ranks 128th in steals allowed per game (6.0) while Cornell ranks 273rd (7.4).