Duquesne Dukes vs Princeton Tigers Matchup

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

Princeton vs Duquesne Prediction

Looking to win big? The Tigers and Dukes face off at 8:30 ET on None. The Dukes are hosting the game at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ. Princeton is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 146.5 points.

Princeton vs. Duquesne Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Princeton Tigers at Duquesne Dukes
Where: Trenton at CURE Insurance Arena
Date: Friday, November 8th
Betting Odds PRNCE -5.5, PRNCE -215 | DUQ +171 O/U 146.5

Tigers Preview: Can Princeton Secure a Road Victory?

Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games

Princeton narrowly edged out Iona 81-80 at home on Monday, November 4th. Despite being -12 favorites, the Tigers didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.

Princeton was down 49-37 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Iona 44-31.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Princeton put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 55.4% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They were dominant inside, hitting 76.7% of their two-point attempts (23/30), while their three-point shooting lagged at 30.8% (8/26). Free-throw shooting was also a struggle, as they connected on just 50% of their attempts (11/22).

Xavien Lee led the way with 27 points and 6 assists, shooting 64.3% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range. Adam Njie added 19 points and 6 assists, hitting 75% of his threes (3/4), and Caden Pierce contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 70% overall.

Tigers Team Defense

Princeton's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team converting 76% of their two-point attempts, going 23/30.

From beyond the arc, Princeton's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 50%. Princeton allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Dukes Preview: Will the Dukes Win at CURE Insurance Arena?

Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games

Duquesne fell to Lipscomb 77-72 on Monday, November 4th, in a home game where they were -3.5 favorites. The total points for the game reached 149, just over the 148.5 O/U line.

After trailing 41-34 at halftime, the Dukes scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.

Dukes Offense Breakdown

Jacob Ognacevic led the Dukes with 30 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field and 33.3% from three. Tre Dinkins added 16 points, connecting on 3 of 6 from deep, while Will Pruitt contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds.

Duquesne shot 45.9% overall, with a 50.8% effective field goal percentage. They hit just 30% from three, going 6 of 20, and struggled at the free-throw line, making only 52.6% of their attempts. The Dukes finished with 10 assists and 8 offensive rebounds.

Dukes Team Defense

Defensively, Duquesne allowed 77 points on 45% shooting, with their opponent hitting 28 of 62 shots. Inside the arc, the Dukes gave up 22 buckets on 42 attempts, a 52% success rate.

From three-point range, Duquesne's defense held the opposition to 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 52%. The Dukes allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Tigers vs Dukes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Tigers are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
Although Duquesne has a straight up record of 7-3 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-3. The team averaged 67 points per game in these games.
The Dukes have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Against the spread, the Tigers have put together of 1-4 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.