Duquesne Dukes at Massachusetts Minutemen Betting Prediction 01/25/20

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The Duquesne Dukes (15-3, 5-1 A10) will be at the William D. Mullins Center to meet the Massachusetts Minutemen (7-12, 1-5 A10) in an A10 matchup. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Duquesne Dukes vs. Massachusetts Minutemen ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Minutemen were beaten by the George Mason Patriots, 73-63, while the Dukes were blown out by the Rhode Island Rams, 77-55.

Duquesne had a free throw rate of 0.255 (above their season average of 0.246) while Massachusetts held George Mason to an effective field goal percentage of 0.408 (below their season average of 0.482). Massachusetts was led by Tre Mitchell, who put up 14 points and 12 rebounds. Marcus Weathers, meanwhile fueled Duquesne with 20 points and seven rebounds.

The Dukes won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 80-73. The Dukes’ 9.1 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Minutemen, who had a mark of 21.6. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

The inefficient offense of Massachusetts (266th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 98.3) will face off against the top-notch defense of Duquesne (44th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 91.8). The Dukes should have the edge on that side of the ball.

Duquesne Dukes vs. Massachusetts Minutemen Odds Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Massachusetts, ATS Winner – Massachusetts, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Duquesne ranks 67th in rebounds allowed per game (33.1) while Massachusetts ranks 226th (38.1).
  • The Dukes average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 91st in the NCAA. The Minutemen rank 183rd in steals allowed per game (7.7).
  • Duquesne ranks eighth in blocks per game (6.3) while Massachusetts ranks 88th (3.5).
  • The Minutemen rank 21st in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while the Dukes rank 127th (21.3).
  • Duquesne ranks 102nd in assists per game (13.7) while Massachusetts ranks 208th in assists allowed per game (14.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Minutemen’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.4, up from 3.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (5.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (1.5 above their season average).