Rhode Island vs Duquesne Prediction 2/1/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Rhode Island Rams and Duquesne Dukes meet Sunday in the college basketball action at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Here’s a Rhode Island vs Duquesne Prediction. This article will include a Rhode Island vs Duquesne Pick.

Rhode Island Rams Betting Preview

The Rhode Island Rams beat George Mason and Dayton, and they play Richmond next. Rhode Island has won 3 straight games.

The Rhode Island Rams are averaging 76.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 70.7 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Jonah Hinton is averaging 14.1 points and 2.1 assists, while Tyler Cochran is averaging 13.2 points and 5.2 rebounds. Jahmere Tripp is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Corey is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Rhode Island Rams are shooting 30.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free throw line. The Rhode Island Rams are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.

Duquesne Dukes Betting Preview

The Duquesne Dukes lost to St Bonaventure, beat Loyola Chicago, and they play George Mason next. Duquesne has lost 5 of its last 7 games.

The Duquesne Dukes are averaging 83.2 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 77.5 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Tarence Guinyard is averaging 16.2 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Jimmie Williams is averaging 15.8 points and 4.7 rebounds. John Hugley IV is the third double-digit scorer and Jakub Necas is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Duquesne Dukes are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.2 percent from the free throw line. The Duquesne Dukes are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Duquesne Dukes will win

• Rhode Island has lost each of its last four games at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.
• Duquesne has won 10 of its last 12 day games at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.
• Rhode Island has lost the first half in five of its last six road day games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Why the Rhode Island Rams will win

• The road team has won each of Duquesne’s last five games.
• Duquesne has lost each of its last five home games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Twelve of Duquesne’s last 13 games at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse have produced a total of 146+ points.
• Each of Rhode Island’s last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

Rhode Island vs Duquesne Prediction

Duquesne is getting the benefit of the doubt because it’s at home, but you can make the argument that Rhode Island is the better team. Rhode Island has had higher highlights this season and has won 3 straight road games. Rhode Island has strung together three straight upsets, beating Richmond, George Mason, and Dayton. Duquesne has lost 5 times at home and has had ups and downs on the defensive side. Rhode Island is more than capable of winning this game outright. I’ll grab the free bucket with the Rams.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Rhode Island +2.5