VCU vs Duquesne Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 3

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  • VCU is a -5.5 point favorite vs Duquesne
  • Total (Over/Under): 165.5 points
  • VCU / Duquesne TV channel: USA

The VCU Rams visit UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse to take on the Duquesne Dukes on Jan. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Pittsburgh, PA.

VCU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The VCU vs. Duquesne Over/Under is 165.5 total points.

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VCU vs. Duquesne Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
VCU-5.5 -105O 165.5 -110-225
Duquesne +5.5 -115U 165.5 -110185

VCU vs Duquesne Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts VCU will win this college basketball game with 61.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

VCU vs Duquesne Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts VCU will cover the spread with 53.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • VCU has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 35 games (+12.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 35 games (+6.05 Units / 1% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+4.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.50 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.05 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+7.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+2.05 Units / 2% ROI)

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 10-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.9 Units / 0.13% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI

Duquesne Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Duquesne has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI).

  • 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.85 Units / -2.19% ROI
  • 10-2 when betting the Over for +7.8 Units / 59.09% ROI
  • 2-10 when betting the Under for -9 Units / -68.18% ROI

VCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

Duquesne has allowed 76.8 points per game (1,075 points/14 games) this season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 70.7

Duquesne allowed 66.7 points per game (2,467 points/37 games) last season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Duquesne allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (244/768) last season — 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Duquesne allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (244/768) last season — 3rd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Duquesne Offensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (535/1,696) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

VCU allowed opponents to shoot 41% (829/2,030) last season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

VCU allowed 66.9 points per game (2,407 points/36 games) last season — 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

VCU has allowed 6.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 47th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

VCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

Duquesne has allowed 76.8 points per game (1,075 points/14 games) this season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 70.7

Duquesne allowed 66.7 points per game (2,467 points/37 games) last season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Duquesne allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (244/768) last season — 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Duquesne allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (244/768) last season — 3rd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Duquesne Defensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (535/1,696) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

VCU allowed opponents to shoot 41% (829/2,030) last season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

VCU allowed 66.9 points per game (2,407 points/36 games) last season — 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

VCU has allowed 6.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 47th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8


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