Duquesne Dukes vs Milwaukee Panthers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Milwaukee vs Duquesne NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Pittsburgh.

Milwaukee vs Duquesne Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Panthers and Dukes. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Dukes at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Duquesne as the -5.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150 points.

Milwaukee vs. Duquesne Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Milwaukee Panthers at Duquesne Dukes
  • Where: Pittsburgh at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
  • Date: Tuesday, November 19th
  • Betting Odds DUQ -5.5, WBD +182 | DUQ -225 O/U 150

Panthers Preview: Does Milwaukee Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games

Milwaukee fell to Longwood 76-62 on Wednesday. The Panthers, who were +4 underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the 154.5 O/U line.

After trailing 35-27 at halftime, Milwaukee scored 35 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41, leading to the loss.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

The Panthers struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.9% from the field and 16.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 24 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.1%, and they managed 62 points, with Kentrell Pullian leading the way with 19 points despite shooting 33.3% overall and 14.3% from three.

Elijah Tucker and Johan Nziemi both shot 60% from the field, with Tucker contributing 14 points and 8 rebounds, while Nziemi added 16 points in just 15 minutes. The team had 13 offensive rebounds and 8 assists, with AJ McKee also scoring 16 points, though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 5 attempts.

Panthers Team Defense

Despite Milwaukee's defensive efforts, they gave up 76 points in their last game. The Panthers held their opponent to 39% shooting from the field, with 22 made baskets on 56 attempts.

Milwaukee allowed 18 two-pointers on 40 attempts (45%) and 4 three-pointers on 16 attempts (25%). They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 40 times, where they hit 28 free throws (70%). Milwaukee gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Dukes Preview: Will the Dukes Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games

Duquesne’s season continued with a tough 84-58 road loss to DePaul on Friday. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, the Dukes not only lost but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 37-31 at halftime, Duquesne struggled in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 47. The game’s total points came in at 142, just under the 144.5 O/U line.

Dukes Offense Breakdown

Duquesne struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.7% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range, finishing with 58 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.1%, and they hit 60% of their free throws, going 12-for-20 from the line.

Isaiah Rivera and David Skogman were bright spots, with Rivera hitting 4-of-6 threes and finishing with 18 points, while Skogman was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6 and adding 16 points and 9 rebounds. Duquesne managed just 9 assists as a team, with 11 offensive rebounds.

Dukes Team Defense

Duquesne’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 29 made field goals on 54 attempts.

From three-point range, Duquesne allowed 13 threes on 25 attempts, a 52% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws.

Panthers vs Dukes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Panthers have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 74 points per game in this stretch.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Dukes have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 64 points per game in these contests.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
  • The Dukes have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.

Milwaukee vs Duquesne Prediction & Free Pick

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