St. Bonaventure (21-10) vs Duquesne (13-18)
Game Info: Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 11:30 am (Capital One Arena)
Betting Odds: St. Bonaventure -2.5 -- Over/Under: 129.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: USA Net
The Duquesne Dukes and St. Bonaventure Bonnies meet on Thursday in college basketball action at Capital One Arena. Here’s a Duquesne vs St. Bonaventure prediction. This article will include a Duquesne vs St. Bonaventure Pick.
Duquesne Dukes Betting Preview
The Duquesne Dukes (13-18, 15-14-1 ATS) went through a rough period from late January to early February when they suffered five consecutive defeats. Since then, Duquesne won four and lost four to close the regular season. After beating La Salle and George Mason, the Dukes fell to VCU and Saint Louis. Duquesne finished in 9th position in the A-10 Standings with a win behind St. Bonaventure and seven behind the No. 1 seed VCU.
Duquesne is averaging 69.5 PPG (319th) and is allowing 67.5 PPG (55th). The Dukes are getting 33.9 RPG (301st) and dish out 14.0 APG (181st). Tre Dinkins is the team’s top performer with 13.0 PPG, 2.2 RPG, and 3.1 APG. Cam Crawford has 8.7 PPG and 2.5 RPG, while Jahsean Corbett contributes 8.6 PPG and a team-high 5.3 RPG.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Preview
The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (21-10, 18-12 ATS) were excellent in the first half of the season but problems occurred when the conference play started. Following a turbulent few months, St. Bonaventure still managed to conclude the regular season with four wins in five games. The Bonnies beat UMass, Duquesne, UMass, and Davidson, while the lone loss came to Saint Joseph's. St. Bonaventure ended in 7th place in the A-10 Standings.
St. Bonaventure averages 69.5 PPG (318th) and allows 64.8 PPG (21st). The Bonnies are 303rd in rebounds (33.9) and 404th in assists (11.1). Melvin Council Jr. leads the team with 14.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG, a team-high 4.2 APG, and a team-high 2.1 SPG. Chance Moore follows him with 12.9 PPG, a team-high 6.4 RPG, and 1.2 SPG, while Noel Brown chips in 12.6 PPG and 5.4 RPG.
Why St. Bonaventure will beat Duquesne
- St. Bonaventure has won 12 of its last 15 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Duquesne has lost four of its last five day games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Fourteen of St. Bonaventure's last 16 day games against the Atlantic 10 Conference have produced a total of 130+ points.
- Six of Duquesne's last seven games have produced a total of 133+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- St. Bonaventure ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (64.8).
- St. Bonaventure ranks T38th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (23.2).
- Duquesne ranks T28th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.8).
Duquesne vs St. Bonaventure Prediction
The rivals have traded wins in recent years as each recorded five over the last ten H2H meetings. It's 1-1 this season as each team secured a home victory. It's going to be a hard-fought, low-scoring affair that could go either way, but I am backing St. Bonaventure because it has a bit stronger defense. Also, I believe the Bonnies have more individuals who can decide the game on offense, unlike Duquesne who has only one player who is scoring in double-digits this year. St. Bonaventure has hit the Moneyline in 22 of its last 33 games, while Duquesne has only hit the Moneyline in 17 of its previous 36 games. I'm riding with the Bonnies.
Oliver’s Pick St. Bonaventure ML
AUTHOR: Oliver Zivic
