Duquesne (1-7) vs Delaware (5-3)
December 6, 2024 at 06:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Duquesne -3.5 / Delaware +3.5 — Over/Under: 143
The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens are visiting the Duquesne Dukes on Friday, December 6th at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs Duquesne Dukes Prediction.
Duquesne Dukes Preview
The Duquesne Dukes have a 1-7 record this season and are coming off a 59-62 loss to Saint Peter’s. The Dukes are 1-7 against the spread, and 2-6 in over/under, while having a 0-3 home record.
Offensively, Duquesne is averaging 64.6 points per game, which ranks 341st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.9 points per game (180th). The Dukes shoot 40.8% from the field (325th) and 30.2% from beyond the arc (292nd). The Dukes shoot just 59.6% from the free throw line (357th), they are grabbing 34 rebounds per game (285th) while committing 12.5 turnovers per game (156th).
Jake DiMichele leads Duquesne in scoring this season, with an average of 10.9 points, while Tre Dinkins adds 10.5 points. Duquesne will meet Maine, Towson, UC Irvine, Rhode Island, and Davidson after this game.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Preview
The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens have a 5-3 record this season and are coming off a 93-80 win over Delaware State. The Hens are 6-2 against the spread, and 6-2 in over/under while having a 2-0 road record.
Offensively, Delaware averages 79.8 points per game, which ranks 106th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 77.5 points per game (305th). The Hens shoot 46.4% from the field (120th) and 40.1% from beyond the arc, which is the 14th-best in the nation. The Hens shoot 79.2% from the free throw line, which is the 21st-best in the nation, they are grabbing 34 rebounds per game (285th) while committing 12.9 turnovers per game (136th).
John Camden leads Delaware in scoring this season, with an average of 17.1 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Cavan Reilly adds 14.9 points.
Why the Duquesne Dukes will win
- Duquesne has won 32 of its last 42 games against non-conference opponents at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.
- Duquesne has won the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win
- Duquesne has lost each of its last six night games.
- Delaware has won five of its last six night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
- Delaware has won the first half in each of its last five games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs Duquesne Dukes Prediction
In this Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs Duquesne Dukes Prediction, Duquesne is coming as a -3.5 home favorite. Delaware is superior offensively, scoring 15.2 points more than Duquesne, while the Dukes are better defensively, allowing 6.6 points less. Duquesne is struggling mightily with their shooting this season, as they are a bottom-40 team in field goal percentage and bottom-70 in 3-point percentage. On the other hand, Delaware is above average in shooting from the field and has the 14th-best 3-point shooting. Duquesne is also winless at home, so the value here lies with the road team. Take the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens and lay the points on the road.