Duquesne vs VCU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 5

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  • VCU (17-10) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Duquesne (13-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Duquesne / VCU TV channel: ESPN+

The Duquesne Dukes (13-15) visit Stuart Siegel Center to take on the VCU Rams (17-10) on Mar. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Richmond, VA.

VCU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Duquesne vs. VCU Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Duquesne vs. VCU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Duquesne+5.5 -110O 136.5 -110+180
VCU -5.5 -110U 136.5 -110-225

Duquesne vs VCU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts VCU will win this college basketball game with 70.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Duquesne vs VCU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Duquesne will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Duquesne has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 30 games (+12.75 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+9.95 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Duquesne have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.40 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.95 Units / 12% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+5.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+3.60 Units / 14% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 23 games at home (+1.95 Units / 8% ROI)

Duquesne Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Duquesne has a 13-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI).

  • 17-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.45 Units / 2.9% ROI
  • 8-19 when betting the Over for -13.05 Units / -42.16% ROI
  • 19-8 when betting the Under for +10.2 Units / 33.28% ROI

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has a 17-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.9 Units / 15.38% ROI).

  • 18-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.45 Units / -9.02% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Over for -2.55 Units / -7.98% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -1.26% ROI

Duquesne Offensive Stats & Trends:

Duquesne has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (804 assists/ 663 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Duquesne has averaged 11.5 offensive rebounds per game (265 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Duquesne has averaged 1.22 points per shot (4,131 points/3,390 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Duquesne has scored 4,131 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has averaged 71.8 points per game (1,652 points/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 74.3

VCU has averaged 1.33 points per shot (4,132 points/3,115 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

VCU has made 885 free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU is shooting 36% from three (189/531) this season — 5th lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Duquesne Defensive Stats & Trends:

Duquesne has averaged 7.8 steals per game (434 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Duquesne has averaged 7.3 steals per game (168 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Duquesne has averaged 7.8 steals per game (434 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Duquesne has 168 steals this season — 4th most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has 445 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (626 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

VCU has averaged 7.7 steals per game (445 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

VCU has allowed 5.8 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3


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