The Duquesne Dukes (15-2, 5-0 A10) visit Thomas M. Ryan Center to clash against the Rhode Island Rams (12-5, 4-1 A10). The Dukes will try to lengthen their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
Duquesne Dukes vs. Rhode Island Rams Betting Odds
Both teams won a close one over their last opponent. The Rams defeated the La Salle Explorers 66-63, while the Dukes beat the Fordham Rams 58-56.
Duquesne played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.196 (below their season average of 0.249) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.2 (below their season average of 29.5). For those same stats, Fordham was 0.051 and 21.6, respectively. The Rams, on the other hand, had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.449 (above their season average of 0.226), while the Explorers had a turnover percentage of 27.9 (above their season average of 18.7). Rhode Island’s Cyril Langevine played well, finishing with eight points and five rebounds. Duquesne, meanwhile, rallied around Lamar Norman Jr., who had 20 points.
The Dukes won the sole game between these two teams last season, 75-72. Duquesne had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 30.3). Rhode Island, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 20.8). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
It will be a battle of opposite paces as the up-tempo Rams (ranked 42nd in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Dukes (285th in possessions per game). Moreover, the Dukes could dominate on defense. They rank 49th in the nation with an opponents’ effective field goal percentage of 0.454, while the Rams’ offense ranks 315th in effective field goal percentage (0.462).
Duquesne at Rhode Island Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Duquesne ranks 58th in rebounds allowed per game (32.8) while Rhode Island ranks 253rd (38.9).
- The Dukes average 6.4 blocks per game, which ranks fifth in the country. The Rams rank 92nd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- Rhode Island ranks 18th in steals per game (9.2) while Duquesne ranks 76th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- The Dukes rank 90th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while the Rams rank 265th (17.6).
- Duquesne ranks 50th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Rhode Island ranks 162nd (13.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.0 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
- The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, up from 4.5 for the season.
