Davidson Wildcats vs Duquesne Dukes Matchup

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

Duquesne vs Davidson Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dukes and Wildcats. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Wildcats at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Atlantic 10 conference game currently have Davidson as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 133.5 points.

Duquesne vs. Davidson Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Duquesne Dukes at Davidson Wildcats
Where: Davidson at John M. Belk Arena
Date: Saturday, January 4th
Betting Odds DAVID -5.5, DUQ +187 | DAVID -235 O/U 133.5

Dukes Preview: Can the Dukes Grab a Win on the Road?

Duquesne improved to 5-8 on the season with a 67-55 win over Rhode Island on Tuesday, December 31st. The Dukes, who were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game, not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 122, well below the O/U line of 143.5.

Playing at home, Duquesne took a 34-26 lead into halftime and maintained their advantage in the second half, outscoring Rhode Island 33-29 to secure the victory.

Dukes Offense Breakdown

Duquesne's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage came in at 49.1%, while they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 52.2% of their attempts.

On the boards, the Dukes grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Sebastian Thomas led the way with 20 points and 4 assists, despite shooting 33.3% overall and from three-point range.

Dukes Team Defense

Duquesne's defense held their opponent to just 55 points, despite allowing them to shoot 42% from the field. The Dukes gave up 17 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Duquesne limited their opponent to 7 threes on 24 attempts, a 29% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 52%.

Wildcats Preview: Will Davidson Come Through as Home Favorites?

Davidson’s season record dropped to 9-4 after a 69-57 road loss to George Mason on Tuesday. The Wildcats entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 126, falling short of the 139.5 O/U line.

Davidson trailed 35-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 27 points while allowing 34.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Davidson's offense managed just 57 points in their last game, shooting 42% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52%, with a 40.9% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 22 attempts.

Reed Bailey led the way with 20 points, shooting 66.7%, while Brayden O'Connor hit 4 of 5 from three, finishing with 19 points on 77.8% shooting. Jalen Haynes was nearly perfect, hitting 6 of 7 shots, and Hunter Adam went 3 for 3 from deep.

Wildcats Team Defense

Davidson's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 69% of their two-point attempts, with 16 made shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Davidson's opponents shot 40%, connecting on 8 of 20 attempts. The Wildcats sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 61%. Davidson did limit offensive rebounds, allowing just 4.

Dukes vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Duquesne has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 63 points per game.
Davidson has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 62 points per game while allowing 63. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
The last ten games that Duquesne was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 6-4 straight up.
Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.