La Salle vs Duquesne Prediction 2/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a La Salle vs Duquesne prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

La Salle Explorers Betting Preview

The La Salle Explorers are 7-18 (3-9) this year after they lost to VCU by a score of 77-68 in their last game. La Salle trailed 37-31 at halftime and they allowed 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Explorers shot 39% from the field, 21% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Rob Dockery led La Salle with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Ashton Walker added 14 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, La Salle lost to St. Louis by a score of 82-58 and Loyola by a score of 71-61. The Explorers have scored 65.8 points per game with 35.1 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.6 points against per game this season. Jaeden Marshall is averaging 12.4 points and 2.3 rebounds per game, while Rob Dockery is averaging 9.9 points and 5.7 rebounds per game for the Explorers. La Salle is shooting 41.3% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 29.1% on three pointers this year. 

Duquesne Dukes Betting Preview

The Duquesne Dukes are 15-10 (7-5) this season after they defeated St. Bonaventure by a score of 78-73 in their last game. Duquesne led 45-33 at halftime, but they were outscored 40-33 in the second half in the win. The Dukes shot 44% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 69% on free throws in the game. Jimmie Williams led Duquesne with 19 points and four rebounds, while Tarence Guinyard added 18 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Duquesne defeated George Washington by a score of 88-86 and George Mason by a score of 71-65. The Dukes have scored 82.4 points per game with 35.9 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.4 points against per game this season. Tarence Guinyard is averaging 16.6 points and 5.2 assists per game, while Jimmie Williams is averaging 16.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per game for the Dukes. Duquesne is shooting 47.4% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 35.6% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Duquesne Dukes will win

• La Salle has lost each of its last five games.
• Duquesne has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• La Salle has lost the first half in three of its last four games against Conference opponents.

Why the La Salle Explorers will win

• Duquesne has lost each of its last four home night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Duquesne’s last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse have produced a total of 146+ points.
• Each of La Salle’s last four road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.

La Salle vs Duquesne Prediction 

La Salle comes into this matchup on a lengthy losing streak and they are just 3-9 in conference play this year. The Explorers are shooting 41% from the field and they have scored 61 points or fewer in four of their last five. Duquesne has won four in a row and they are playing their best basketball of the season. The Dukes are shooting 47% from the field and they have scored 76+ in four of their last five. Take Duquesne to pull away in the second half for the cover.

David Racey's Pick: Duquesne -11.5