The Maine Black Bears (2-9) will try to snap their eight-game losing streak when they go head-to-head with the Duquesne Dukes (7-2) at A.J. Palumbo Center. The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 16, 2018.
Maine Black Bears vs. Duquesne Dukes Free Prediction
In the Black Bears’ last outing, they were topped by the Denver Pioneers, 63-50. Denver’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Maine. The Pioneers had a rate of 0.151, while the Black Bears posted a mark of 0.103. Maine’s Vincent Eze played well, contributing four points and 10 rebounds.
The Dukes were victorious over the William & Mary Tribe in their last contest, 84-70. Duquesne’s 11.9 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over William & Mary, who had a rate of 19.8. Austin Rotroff led Duquesne in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-7 shooting from the field.
The offensive glass should be a major advantage for Duquesne in this meeting. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Dukes rank 37th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.5 percent), while Maine ranks 255th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.9 percent). Ball security could be troublesome for the Black Bears. They rank 311th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 21.6 percent), while the Dukes have forced the 30th-most turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 19.7 percent).
Maine Black Bears vs. Duquesne Dukes ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Duquesne averages 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 19th in the country. Maine ranks 180th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
The Dukes average 24.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 28th in the NCAA. The Black Bears rank 172nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
Duquesne ranks 48th in assists per game (12.8) while Maine ranks 186th (12.5).
The Dukes average 36.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 125th in the country. The Black Bears rank 237th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
Duquesne ranks 37th in blocks per game (4.4) while Maine ranks 132nd (3.1).
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