Dayton Flyers vs Duquesne Dukes Matchup

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

Dayton vs Duquesne Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Flyers 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! In this Atlantic 10 matchup, Dayton is favored bt -3.5 vs. Duquesne. The over/under for the game is 132.5 points.

Dayton vs. Duquesne Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Dayton Flyers at Duquesne Dukes
Where: Pittsburgh at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
Date: Tuesday, January 21st
Betting Odds DAY -3.5, DAY -173 | DUQ +141 O/U 132.5

Flyers Preview: Can the Flyers Offense Score Enough in Pittsburgh?

Dayton Flyers Recent Game/Games

Dayton improved to 11-6 on the season with an 83-81 win over Loyola Chicago on Saturday. The Flyers were -10.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the over/under line of 142.5.

Dayton led 33-26 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. Despite the win, the Flyers will look to tighten up defensively in future games.

Flyers Offense Breakdown

Dayton put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.4%. They connected on 36.4% of their threes, hitting 8 of 22 attempts, and were 19 for 35 (54.3%) on two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Flyers made 21 of 27 attempts, good for 77.8%.

Enoch Cheeks led the way with 26 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep (6/9). Sheldon Edwards Jr. also had a strong performance, hitting 5 of 8 threes and finishing with 19 points. Malachi Smith contributed 8 assists, while Dayton recorded 15 assists as a team and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds.

Flyers Team Defense

Dayton's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Flyers allowed 19 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 54% success rate for the opposing team.

From beyond the arc, Dayton's opponents hit 8 of 22 threes, shooting 36%. They also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws, a 77% rate.

Dukes Preview: Can Duquesne Lock in a Home Win?

Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games

Duquesne improved to 8-9 on the season with a 75-57 home win over St. Bonaventure on Saturday, January 18th. The Dukes entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they covered the spread as well.

Duquesne led 38-29 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bonnies 37-28. The game’s total points of 132 went over the pre-game O/U line of 128.5.

Dukes Offense Breakdown

Duquesne's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field and hitting 41.2% of their threes, going 14-for-34 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, and they added 7 offensive rebounds and 21 assists.

Noel Brown led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Maximus Edwards contributed 17 points in just 17 minutes, hitting 5 threes at a 71.4% clip.

Dukes Team Defense

Despite giving up 46% shooting from the field, Duquesne's defense held their opponent to just 57 points. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, with the opponent shooting 53% from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Duquesne's opponent hit 14 of 34 shots, shooting 41%. The Dukes also sent them to the free-throw line 7 times, where they made 5 free throws, shooting 71%.

Flyers vs Dukes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Dayton has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 70 points per game in these games.
In their last five games at home, the Dukes have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 65 points per game in these contests.
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 previous five games as the favorite, Dayton has an ATS mark of 0-5 while going 2-3 straight up.