Rhode Island vs Duquesne Prediction 3/12/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Rhode Island vs Duquesne Prediction for this ACC Tournament matchup on Thursday, March 12th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Duquesne Dukes Preview

The Duquesne Dukes have a 17-14 overall record and a 9-9 record in the A-10 conference. They are coming off a 79-77 home win against Richmond and their previous three games were a 64-52 road loss against Rhode Island, a 91-76 road loss against Saint Louis and a 67-56 home loss against Davidson.

Offensively, Duquesne averages 79.1 points per game, while allowing 75.8 points per game defensively. The Dukes shoot with 46% from the field and grab 35 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.3 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 7.8 steals per game defensively.

Tarence Guinyard leads Duquesne in scoring, with an average of 16.9 points per game, while shooting with 45.9% from the field and 71.4% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 4.7 assists. David Dixon is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.4 per game.

Rhode Island Rams Preview

The Rhode Island Rams have a 16-15 overall record and a 7-11 record in the A-10 conference. They are coming off a 61-49 road loss against Fordham and their previous three games were a 64-52 home win against Duquesne, a 61-55 home loss against Saint Joseph’s and a 94-76 road loss against St. Bonaventure.

Offensively, Rhode Island averages 70.2 points per game, while allowing 68.2 points per game defensively. The Rams shoot with 43% from the field and grab 32.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.4 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 8.7 steals per game defensively.

Tyler Cochran leads Rhode Island in scoring, with an average of 14.8 points per game, while shooting with 42.1% from the field and 73.5% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 6.1 rebounds. RJ Johnson leads the team in assists with 3.6 per game.

Rhode Island Rams @ Duquesne Dukes Betting Trends: March 12, 2026

Why the Duquesne Dukes will win

• Rhode Island has lost each of its last five day games.
• Duquesne has won each of its last four day games against Rhode Island.
• Duquesne has won the first half in each of its last seven Conference Tournament games.

Why the Rhode Island Rams will win

• Duquesne has lost four of its last five games.
• Duquesne has lost the first half in five of its last six games at PPG Paints Arena.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Rhode Island’s last nine games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 145+ points.
• Seven of Duquesne’s last eight day games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Rhode Island ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (51.8).
• Rhode Island ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.5).

Rhode Island vs Duquesne Prediction

In this Rhode Island vs Duquesne Prediction, Duquesne is coming as -2 favorites. Both teams have similar overall records this season both straight up and against the spread and both have been struggling lately as they are 1-4 and 2-6 in their last 5 and 8 games respectively. Both teams also split wins in their regular season meetings, so I can.t find value on either side. Both of their regular season meetings were low-scoring one and both teams are 10-3 to the under in their last 13 games combined. Take the under 138 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 138