George Washington Colonials at Duquesne Dukes ATS Prediction 02/16/19

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The George Washington Colonials (7-17, 3-8 A10) will be at the A.J. Palumbo Center to go head-to-head against the Duquesne Dukes (16-9, 7-5 A10) in an A10 matchup. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and will air on NBC Sports Network.

George Washington Colonials vs. Duquesne Dukes Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Dukes lost a winnable game to the La Salle Explorers, 73-72, while the Colonials fell to the Saint Louis Billikens, 73-58.

George Washington had a better effective field goal percentage (0.490 vs. 0.561) while Duquesne had a much better free throw rate (0.217 vs. 0.111). Duquesne’s Eric Williams Jr. had a good game, recording 15 points and eight rebounds. DJ Williams, meanwhile was a key piece for George Washington with 21 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Michael Hughes led the Dukes to a 91-85 victory. He recorded a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Making free throws was one of Duquesne’s biggest advantages. They were 19-23 (82.6 percent), while the Colonials were just 14-20 (70.0 percent).

Opposite paces will be on display in this contest. Duquesne likes to play quickly (96th in possessions per game), while George Washington is methodical (222nd in possessions per game).

George Washington at Duquesne Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Duquesne, ATS Winner – George Washington, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Duquesne ranks 44th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while George Washington ranks 236th (19.9).
  • The Dukes rank 100th in assists per game (14.1) while the Colonials rank 225th (11.5).
  • Duquesne ranks 18th in blocks per game (4.9) while George Washington ranks 132nd (3.0).
  • The Dukes rank 32nd in steals per game (8.0) while the Colonials rank 189th (5.4).
  • Duquesne ranks 108th in rebounds per game (36.3) while George Washington ranks 248th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
  • The Dukes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 2.4 for the season.