Davidson Wildcats at Duquesne Dukes Betting Prediction 01/05/20

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The Davidson Wildcats (6-6) will be at the UPMC Events Center to go head-to-head against the Duquesne Dukes (11-2, 1-0 A10) in an A10 matchup. The game can be seen on NBC Sports Network at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 5, 2020.

Davidson Wildcats vs. Duquesne Dukes ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Dukes defeated the Saint Louis Billikens, 73-59, while the Wildcats lost to the Vanderbilt Commodores, 76-71.

The Dukes made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent) and held the Billikens to an effective field goal percentage of 0.413 (below their season average of 0.494). Davidson, on the other hand, was en fuego from three-point land (14-31; 45.2 percent). Marcus Weathers had a good game for Duquesne with 26 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Jon Axel Gudmundsson had a good outing for Davidson, contributing 12 points and six rebounds.

The Wildcats won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 65-61. Davidson’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Duquesne. The Wildcats had a rate of 0.283, while the Dukes posted a mark of 0.069. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Duquesne ranks 261st in possessions per game (68.2) and Davidson is 316th (66.2).

Davidson Wildcats vs. Duquesne Dukes Odds Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Duquesne, ATS Winner – Duquesne, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Duquesne ranks ninth in blocks per game (6.2) while Davidson ranks 180th (2.0).
  • The Wildcats are 42nd in the country with 18.9 three pointers allowed per game while the Dukes are 54th with 19.5 three pointers allowed per game.
  • Davidson ranks 34th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Duquesne ranks 36th (10.4).
  • The Dukes rank 163rd in rebounds per game (35.2) while the Wildcats rank 263rd (30.4).
  • Davidson ranks 17th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Duquesne ranks 78th (6.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (7.5 above their season average).
  • The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.6, up from 4.3 for the season.