Duquesne vs Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 23

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Illinois coach Brad Underwood watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Champaign, Ill.
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  • Illinois (19-13) is a -10.5 point favorite vs Duquesne (19-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Duquesne / Illinois TV channel: TNT

The Duquesne Dukes (19-16) visit CHI Health Center Omaha to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini (19-13) on Mar. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 8:40pm EDT in Omaha, NE.

Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-105).

The Duquesne vs. Illinois Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Duquesne vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Duquesne+10.5 -115O 147.5 -110+400
Illinois -10.5 -105U 147.5 -110-550

Duquesne vs Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 84.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Duquesne vs Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Duquesne has hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 32 games (+18.40 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 19 games (+16.85 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 34 games (+11.80 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.25 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 28 games (+17.45 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 31 games (+16.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 32 games (+15.10 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 32 games (+13.90 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Illinois have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+9.05 Units / 27% ROI)

Duquesne Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Duquesne has a 19-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / 3.64% ROI).

  • 24-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.15 Units / 14.29% ROI
  • 9-25 when betting the Over for -18.65 Units / -48.25% ROI
  • 25-9 when betting the Under for +15.1 Units / 39.37% ROI

Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Illinois has a 19-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.65 Units / 12.06% ROI).

  • 20-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.05 Units / 4.68% ROI
  • 25-10 when betting the Over for +13.95 Units / 36.19% ROI
  • 10-25 when betting the Under for -17.5 Units / -45.51% ROI

Duquesne Offensive Stats & Trends:

Duquesne has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (975 assists/ 808 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Duquesne has averaged 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (787 rebounds/68 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

Duquesne has scored 2,477 points this season — 2nd most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Duquesne has averaged 1.24 points per shot (2,477 points/1,993 shots) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois has 438 offensive rebounds this season — most among Big 10 Teams

Illinois has averaged 83.8 points per game (2,765 points/33 games) this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Illinois has attempted 1,020 threes at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Illinois has averaged 13.3 offensive rebounds per game (438 rebounds/33 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Duquesne Defensive Stats & Trends:

Duquesne has averaged 7.8 steals per game (532 steals/68 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Duquesne has 532 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Duquesne has averaged 7.6 steals per game (266 steals/35 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Duquesne has averaged 7.8 steals per game (532 steals/68 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois has averaged 28.8 defensive rebounds per game (952 rebounds/33 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Illinois has forced 8.9 turnovers per game (293 turnovers/33 games) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Illinois has forced 8.9 turnovers per game (293 turnovers/33 games) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Illinois has averaged 28.8 defensive rebounds per game (952 rebounds/33 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5


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