Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Delaware vs Duquesne NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Pittsburgh.
Delaware vs Duquesne Prediction
Betting on today's Fightin' Blue Hens and Dukes game? Catch the action at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Dukes hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Duquesne is favored by -4.5 against Delaware in a non-conference matchup.
Delaware vs. Duquesne Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens at Duquesne Dukes
- Where: Pittsburgh at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
- Date: Friday, December 6th
- Betting Odds DUQ -4.5, DEL +141 | DUQ -171 O/U 145.5
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Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Recent Game/Games
Delaware improved to 5-3 on the season with a 93-80 win over Delaware State on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Blue Hens entered the game as 13-point favorites, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.
Delaware led 42-27 at halftime and scored 51 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 53 points to the Hornets after the break. The total points for the game reached 173, surpassing the O/U line of 150.
Fightin' Blue Hens Offense Breakdown
Delaware's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points with a field goal percentage of 57.7%. They were especially lethal from beyond the arc, hitting 17 threes at a 54.8% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 73.1%.
The Blue Hens dished out 24 assists, with Cavan Reilly knocking down 5 threes on 7 attempts, finishing with 20 points. Robert Smith led the team with 22 points, while John Camden added 13 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep.
Fightin' Blue Hens Team Defense
Delaware's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made field goals on 52 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Delaware allowed 17 threes on 31 attempts, a 54% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws.
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Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games
Duquesne’s season struggles continued with a 62-59 loss to Saint Peter's on Tuesday, dropping their record to 1-7. The Dukes, who were -5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the 127.5 O/U line.
Duquesne led 28-26 at halftime but allowed 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. Defensive lapses and missed opportunities contributed to the loss.
Dukes Offense Breakdown
Duquesne struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 59 points on 36.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, with two-point shooting at 36.4% and three-point shooting at 36.8% (7/19).
Jahsean Corbett led the Dukes with 15 points and 6 rebounds, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. Halil Barre added 13 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field in 19 minutes.
Dukes Team Defense
Defensively, Duquesne held their opponent to 62 points on 36% shooting from the field, as they went 19/52 overall. The Dukes limited their opponent to 36% shooting from two-point range, with 12 made shots on 33 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Duquesne's defense allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. Their opponent also went 14/22 from the free-throw line, shooting 63%. Duquesne gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.
Fightin' Blue Hens vs Dukes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Fightin' Blue Hens last ten road games, the team averaged 67 points per game while allowing 67. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- Across the Dukes last five home games, the team averaged 63 points per game while allowing 71. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- As the betting underdog, the Fightin' Blue Hens have an ATS record of 5-0 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Dukes have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
Delaware vs Duquesne Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Duquesne -4.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.