It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the Duquesne Dukes (10-5, 1-1 A10) welcome the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (7-8, 0-3 A10) to the A.J. Palumbo Center. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks at Duquesne Dukes ATS Prediction
In the Hawks’ last contest, they were blown out by the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 73-47. St. Bonaventure’s 0.573 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Saint Joseph’s, who had a mark of 0.336. The Bonnies’ mark was above their season average of 0.488, while the Hawks’ was below their season average of 0.491. Lamarr Kimble was Saint Joseph’s’ leading scorer with 16 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
The Dukes defeated the Fordham Rams in their last game, 66-61. Duquesne’s 0.340 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Fordham, who had a rate of 0.030. The Dukes’ mark was above their season average of 0.253, while the Rams’ was below their season average of 0.202. Eric Williams Jr. was the top scorer from either team with 16 points on 5-for-11 shooting from the field.
After the Hawks won the lone contest against the Dukes last season, 82-75, these teams will battle for the first time this year. Saint Joseph’s did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (21-29; 72.4 percent). Duquesne, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.7 vs. 21.6).
Ball protection could play an integral role in this showdown. Saint Joseph’s commits the fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 13.4 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Duquesne forces the 21st-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.1 percent).
Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs. Duquesne Dukes Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Saint Joseph’s, ATS Winner – Duquesne, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Duquesne averages 25.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 63rd in the country. Saint Joseph’s ranks 237th in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
The Dukes rank 16th in steals per game (9.0) while the Hawks rank 147th (5.5).
Duquesne averages 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 98th in the country. Saint Joseph’s ranks 184th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
The Hawks rank 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Dukes rank 105th (3.7).
Duquesne averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 134th in the nation. Saint Joseph’s ranks 188th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
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The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 2.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
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