Saint Joseph’s vs Duquesne Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 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)
  • Saint Joseph’s is a -2.5 point favorite vs Duquesne
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • Saint Joseph’s / Duquesne TV channel: ESPN+

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks visit UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse to take on the Duquesne Dukes on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Pittsburgh, PA.

Saint Joseph’s is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Saint Joseph’s vs. Duquesne Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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Saint Joseph’s vs. Duquesne Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Saint Joseph’s-2.5 -110O 132.5 -110-155
Duquesne +2.5 -110U 132.5 -110+125

Saint Joseph’s vs Duquesne Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Saint Joseph’s will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Saint Joseph’s vs Duquesne Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Saint Joseph’s will cover the spread with 57.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Saint Joseph’s has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 36 games (+1.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Saint Joseph’s has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Saint Joseph’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 14 away games (+1.25 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 37 games (+17.10 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 23 games at home (+14.40 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 37 games (+10.93 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 37 games (+6.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Duquesne have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.90 Units / 14% ROI)

Saint Joseph’s Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Saint Joseph’s has a 5-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 9-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.9 Units / -8.91% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI

Duquesne Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Duquesne has a 5-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.85 Units / -31.6% ROI).

  • 5-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.8 Units / -35.2% ROI
  • 4-10 when betting the Over for -6.95 Units / -45.28% ROI
  • 10-4 when betting the Under for +5.6 Units / 36.25% ROI

Saint Joseph’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Joseph’s made 10.0 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Saint Joseph’s made 339 three-pointers last season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Saint Joseph’s had a TS% of 49% last season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Saint Joseph’s attempted 967 threes last season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Duquesne Offensive Stats & Trends:

Duquesne has averaged 67.9 points per game (1,019 points/15 games) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 75.6

Duquesne has averaged 67.9 points per game (1,019 points/15 games) this season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 75.1

Duquesne has averaged 12.5 offensive rebounds per game (188 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.5

Duquesne has a 31% free throw rate (262 free throw attempts/852 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 36%

Saint Joseph’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Joseph’s averaged 7.1 steals per game (242 steals/34 games) last season — 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Saint Joseph’s stole the ball 242 times last season — 3rd most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Saint Joseph’s allowed 8.4 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 43rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Saint Joseph’s has averaged 7.1 steals per game (348 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Duquesne Defensive Stats & Trends:

Duquesne has averaged 6.3 steals per game (95 steals/15 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

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 allowed 64.8 points per game (972 points/15 games) this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

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


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