It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the Duquesne Dukes (14-6, 5-2 A10) welcome the Rhode Island Rams (11-8, 4-3 A10) to the A.J. Palumbo Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Rhode Island Rams vs. Duquesne Dukes ATS Prediction
The Rams are hoping for a better outcome after their 77-70 loss to the Massachusetts Minutemen in their last matchup. Massachusetts’ 14.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Rhode Island, who had a mark of 23.3. The Minutemen’s mark was better than their season average of 16.9, while the Rams’ was above their season average of 15.9. Tyrese Martin was the game’s high scorer with 23 points on 8-for-11 shooting.
The last time the Dukes took the court, they lost to the VCU Rams, 80-74. VCU won the rebounding battle. The Rams had 15 offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds, while the Dukes had nine and 29, respectively. With 20 points, Duquesne’s Frankie Hughes put together a solid performance.
After the Rams won the lone contest against the Dukes last season, 61-58, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Rhode Island had a much better turnover percentage (14.1 vs. 26.7). Duquesne, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 vs. 17.6).
Duquesne might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the nation’s best defenses. Rhode Island ranks 58th in defensive efficiency while the Dukes rank 207th in offensive efficiency.
Rhode Island vs. Duquesne ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Duquesne ranks 49th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Rhode Island ranks 245th (19.3).
The Rams average 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 54th in the NCAA. The Dukes rank 237th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
Rhode Island ranks 59th in steals per game (7.4) while Duquesne ranks 150th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
The Dukes average 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 24th in the country. The Rams rank 95th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 4.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (5.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.0 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
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