Duquesne Dukes vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers Matchup

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

Loyola Chicago vs Duquesne Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ramblers and Dukes. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Dukes at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! Loyola Chicago come into this Atlantic 10 conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 130.5 points.

Loyola Chicago vs. Duquesne Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Duquesne Dukes
Where: Pittsburgh at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
Date: Saturday, February 8th
Betting Odds LOYCH -1.5, LOYCH -120 | DUQ +100 O/U 130.5

Ramblers Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Ramblers?

Loyola Chicago Ramblers Recent Game/Games

Loyola Chicago improved to 13-8 on the season with a dominant 77-53 win over St. Bonaventure on Tuesday. The Ramblers, who were -3.5 favorites at home, covered the spread with ease.

After leading 33-24 at halftime, Loyola Chicago put up 44 points in the 2nd half while holding the Bonnies to 29. The game’s total of 130 points fell just under the O/U line of 133.5.

Ramblers Offense Breakdown

Loyola Chicago's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, shooting 59.6% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 69.2%. They were especially dominant inside, hitting 87% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 37.9% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes.

The Ramblers dished out 24 assists, with Des Watson leading the way with 17 points and 3 made threes. Miles Rubin was nearly perfect, shooting 87.5% from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds. Jayden Dawson added 14 points, hitting 4 threes in the win.

Ramblers Team Defense

Despite giving up 53 points, Loyola Chicago's defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 59% from the field. The Ramblers gave up 31 field goals on 52 attempts.

Inside the arc, their opponent was nearly perfect, hitting 87% of their two-point shots (20/23). From three-point range, they shot 37%, making 11 of 29 attempts. Loyola Chicago sent them to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made 4, shooting 66%.

Dukes Preview: Does Duquesne Stand a Chance at Home?

Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games

Duquesne’s season record fell to 8-14 after a 73-68 road loss to Richmond on Wednesday. The Dukes, who were favored by 2.5 points, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 141 exceeded the O/U line of 127.5.

After trailing 33-27 at halftime, Duquesne scored 41 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t stop Richmond, who put up 40 points after the break.

Dukes Offense Breakdown

Duquesne's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field and 35.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes on 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 7 of 12 attempts (58.3%).

Maximus Edwards led the way with 21 points, shooting 80% overall and 66.7% from three. Tre Dinkins added 17 points, hitting 5 threes, while Jason Roche was perfect from the field, going 4/4 and 3/3 from deep, finishing with 14 points and 7 rebounds.

Dukes Team Defense

Despite giving up 73 points, Duquesne's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot a scorching 61% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Duquesne's defense gave up 8 threes on 12 attempts, with their opponent shooting 66%. They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 83%.

Ramblers vs Dukes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, Loyola Chicago has averaged 67 points per game while allowing 74. The team's record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
Although Duquesne has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 69 points per game in these games.
As the betting underdog, the Dukes have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Ramblers have a straight up record of 4-1, while going 2-3 against the spread.