Duquesne Dukes vs Maine Black Bears Matchup

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

Maine vs Duquesne Prediction

Betting on today's Black Bears and Dukes game? Catch the action at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Dukes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 132 points, and Duquesne is favored by -6.5 against Maine in a non-conference matchup.

Maine vs. Duquesne Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Maine Black Bears at Duquesne Dukes
  • Where: Pittsburgh at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
  • Date: Wednesday, December 11th
  • Betting Odds DUQ -6.5, MAINE +218 | DUQ -273 O/U 132

Black Bears Preview: Will Maine Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Maine Black Bears Recent Game/Games

Maine fell to 4-5 on the season after an 87-72 road loss to Fordham on Sunday. The Black Bears entered the game as +5.5 underdogs but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 37-23 at halftime, Maine put up 49 points in the 2nd half but allowed 50. The total points for the game reached 159, going over the pre-game O/U line of 137.5.

Black Bears Offense Breakdown

Maine's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, with struggles from deep, hitting just 3 of 12 threes for 25%.

At the line, they excelled, making 17 of 19 free throws (89.5%). AJ Lopez led the way with 24 points, shooting 57.1%, while Jackie Johnson III and Romad Dean each added 16 points, with Dean hitting all 3 of his threes.

Black Bears Team Defense

Maine's defense struggled, giving up 87 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made field goals on 61 attempts.

The Black Bears allowed 9 threes on 19 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 47% from beyond the arc. Maine also sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 16 free throws.

Dukes Preview: Will the Dukes Make it Happen at Home?

Duquesne improved to 2-7 on the season with an 80-66 win over Delaware on Friday, December 6th. The Dukes were favored by 3.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 146 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 145.5.

Duquesne turned the game around in the 2nd half, outscoring Delaware 44-29 after trailing 37-36 at halftime.

Dukes Offense Breakdown

Duquesne's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field. They connected on 29.6% of their three-pointers, hitting 8 of 27 attempts, while their effective field goal percentage was 46.8%. At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 22 of 28 for a 78.6% success rate.

Niels Lane led the way with 20 points, shooting 8 of 10 from the field and 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. Tre Dinkins III added 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range, while Kareem Rozier contributed 14 points and 5 assists, despite shooting just 27.3% overall.

Dukes Team Defense

Duquesne's defense held their opponent to 66 points on 40% shooting from the field. They gave up 48% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opponent hitting 17 of 35 shots.

From beyond the arc, Duquesne limited their opponent to 29% shooting, as they made just 8 of 27 three-point attempts. The opponent also went 22/28 from the free-throw line, and Duquesne allowed 20 offensive rebounds.

Black Bears vs Dukes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Black Bears last ten road games, the team averaged 66 points per game while allowing 76. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 2-8 straight-up.
  • When looking at their past three home matchups, Duquesne has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 61 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Black Bears have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
  • As the betting favorite, the Dukes have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Duquesne posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.

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