Loyola Chicago vs Duquesne Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

Duquesne guard Jake DiMichele, right, and Illinois forward Ty Rodgers (20) fight for a rebound in the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
  • Loyola Chicago is a -1.5 point favorite vs Duquesne
  • Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
  • Loyola Chicago / Duquesne TV channel: CBSSN

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers visit UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse to take on the Duquesne Dukes on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

Loyola Chicago is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Loyola Chicago vs. Duquesne Over/Under is 130.5 total points.

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Loyola Chicago vs. Duquesne Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Loyola Chicago-1.5 -115O 130.5 -110-130
Duquesne +1.5 -105U 130.5 -110+105

Loyola Chicago vs Duquesne Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Loyola Chicago will win this college basketball game with 79.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Loyola Chicago vs Duquesne Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Duquesne will cover the spread with 55.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+5.90 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+4.55 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.02 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Loyola Chicago have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 37 games (+13.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 37 games (+8.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 37 games (+6.60 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Duquesne have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+3.83 Units / 16% ROI)

Loyola Chicago Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Loyola Chicago has a 8-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.35 Units / -27.37% ROI).

  • 13-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.55 Units / 1.09% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Over for -2.05 Units / -8.87% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Under for +0.05 Units / 0.22% ROI

Duquesne Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Duquesne has a 9-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.25 Units / -21.74% ROI).

  • 8-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.45 Units / -33.04% ROI
  • 10-12 when betting the Over for -3.15 Units / -13.04% ROI
  • 12-10 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 4.12% ROI

Loyola Chicago Offensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola Chicago averaged 16.3 assists per game (523 assists/32 games) last season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 13.6

Loyola Chicago averaged 12.8 turnovers per game (410 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 44th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Loyola Chicago averaged 16.3 assists per game (523 assists/32 games) last season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 13.6

Loyola Chicago has averaged 16.3 assists per game (878 assists/54 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 13.8

Duquesne Offensive Stats & Trends:

Duquesne has averaged 69.7 points per game (4,181 points/60 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 73.4

Duquesne has averaged 68.3 points per game (1,570 points/23 games) this season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1

Duquesne scored 2,611 points last season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Duquesne shot 34% from three (279/821) last season — 5th lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Loyola Chicago Defensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola Chicago allowed opponents to shoot 40% (729/1,804) last season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Loyola Chicago allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (223/646) last season — 3rd highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Loyola Chicago has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,430 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Loyola Chicago has forced 13.5 turnovers per game (298 turnovers/22 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Duquesne Defensive Stats & Trends:

Duquesne has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (516 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Duquesne stole the ball 277 times last season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Duquesne averaged 7.5 steals per game (277 steals/37 games) last season — 3rd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Duquesne has 432 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd most among Atlantic 10 Teams


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