It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the Davidson Wildcats (9-4) welcome the Duquesne Dukes (9-4) to Belk Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Duquesne Dukes at Davidson Wildcats Betting Prediction
The last time the Dukes played, they topped the William & Mary Tribe, 84-70. Duquesne’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over William & Mary. The Dukes had a rate of 11.9, while the Tribe posted a mark of 19.8. With 17 points on 6-for-7 shooting, Austin Rotroff was Duquesne’s leading scorer.
The Wildcats dismantled the Cleveland State Vikings in their last game, 83-63. Davidson’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Wildcats had more offensive rebounds (21 vs. two), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 23) and total rebounds (47 vs. 25). Kellan Grady was the game’s top scorer with 24 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Wildcats won the sole contest against the Dukes last season, 71-60, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Wildcats knocked down 18 of their 22 free throws (81.8 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (9.6 vs. 13.1).
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Dukes currently rank 59th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), while Davidson ranks 30th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.5 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Duquesne ranks 50th in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while Davidson ranks 237th (26.8).
The Dukes rank ninth in steals per game (9.5) while the Wildcats rank 168th (5.2).
Davidson averages 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. Duquesne ranks 195th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
The Wildcats rank fifth in blocks allowed per game (1.6) while the Dukes rank 117th (3.8).
Davidson averages 36.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 136th in the country. Duquesne ranks 181st in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
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The Dukes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, up from 3.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
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