The Duquesne Dukes (6-0) look to remain perfect when they clash with the VMI Keydets (3-6) at Coach Scott Lang Court. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
VMI Keydets at Duquesne Dukes ATS Odds
Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Dukes defeated the Loyola Marymount Lions 71-50, while the Keydets beat the Goucher Gophers 98-32.
VMI dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 14.8) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.649 (above their season average of 0.517). For those same stats, Goucher was 28.1 and 0.240, respectively. Duquesne, meanwhile, dominated every stat category in their game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.4 (worse than their season average of 15.4) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.561 (above their season average of 0.512). For those same stats, Loyola Marymount was 23.4 and 0.469, respectively. Baylee Steele had a good game for Duquesne with 10 points and seven rebounds. Greg Parham, meanwhile had a good game for VMI, finishing with 18 points.
Ball protection could play a significant role in this showdown. Since last season, VMI has committed the 35th-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while the disruptive defense of Duquesne has forced the 34th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.1 percent).
VMI Keydets vs. Duquesne Dukes Pick
Pick: SU Winner – VMI, ATS Winner – VMI, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Duquesne ranks 21st in blocks per game (4.8) while VMI ranks 265th (2.1).
- The Dukes rank 173rd in rebounds per game (35.3) while the Keydets rank 296th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
- VMI averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 69th in the NCAA. Duquesne ranks 187th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- The Dukes rank 47th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while the Keydets rank 197th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
- VMI averages 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 73rd in the NCAA. Duquesne ranks 214th in assists allowed per game (13.5).