VCU vs Duquesne Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 4

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)
  • VCU is a -9.5 point favorite vs Duquesne
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • VCU / Duquesne TV channel: CBSSN

The VCU Rams visit UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse to take on the Duquesne Dukes on Mar. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

VCU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

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

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VCU vs. Duquesne Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
VCU-9.5 -105O 136.5 -115-475
Duquesne +9.5 -115U 136.5 -105+360

VCU vs Duquesne Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts VCU will win this college basketball game with 80.0% 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 Duquesne will cover the spread with 51.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • VCU has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 37 games (+12.75 Units / 3% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 37 games (+7.60 Units / 19% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 37 games (+5.10 Units / 3% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+3.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 36 games (+18.30 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Duquesne have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Duquesne has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+3.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Duquesne have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.45 Units / 6% ROI)

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has a 18-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7 Units / 22.73% ROI).

  • 22-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.7 Units / 2.54% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Over for +2.75 Units / 8.9% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Under for -5.55 Units / -18.08% ROI

Duquesne Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Duquesne has a 14-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.35 Units / -4.39% ROI).

  • 12-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.2 Units / -21.47% ROI
  • 13-15 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI
  • 15-13 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI

VCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (433 assists/ 313 TOs) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

VCU had 942 defensive rebounds last season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU shot 78% from the free throw line (529/681) last season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

VCU has averaged 15.5 assists per game (433 assists/28 games) this season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 13.8

Duquesne Offensive Stats & Trends:

Duquesne made 921 field goals last season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Duquesne is shooting 65% from the free throw line (325/500) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Duquesne has averaged 69.9 points per game (4,614 points/66 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 73.1

Duquesne has averaged 69.1 points per game (2,003 points/29 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 73.1

VCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

VCU has averaged 8.3 steals per game (232 steals/28 games) this season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

VCU has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (406/1,315) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

VCU stole the ball 230 times last season — 4th most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU has averaged 7.2 steals per game (462 steals/64 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Duquesne Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 allowed 66.6 points per game (1,930 points/29 games) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.2

Duquesne has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (191/537) this season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%


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