Milwaukee Panthers vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Panthers and Dukes. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Dukes at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Duquesne as the -5.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150 points.
MILWAUKEE PANTHERS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Duquesne Dukes -5.5
This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.
WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Dukes.
- Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can the Panthers Pull the Upset on the Road?
Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games
Milwaukee faced a 76-62 road loss to Longwood on Wednesday, November 13th. Entering the game as +4 point underdogs, the Panthers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Milwaukee trailed 35-27 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 35 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the 154.5 O/U line.
Milwaukee’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.9% from the field and 16.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 24 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.1%, and they made 12 of 20 free throws, shooting 60% from the line.
Kentrell Pullian led the Panthers with 19 points, despite shooting 33.3% overall and 14.3% from three. AJ McKee and Johan Nziemi each added 16 points, with Nziemi shooting 60% in just 15 minutes of play. Elijah Tucker also shot 60%, contributing 14 points and 8 rebounds.
Despite Milwaukee’s defense holding their opponent to just 39% shooting, the Panthers still gave up 76 points. The team allowed 18 two-point baskets on 45% shooting and 4 three-pointers on 25% shooting.
Milwaukee sent their opponent to the free-throw line 40 times, where they converted 28 attempts for 70%. The Panthers also allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Dukes Secure a Win at Home?
Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games
Duquesne’s season continued with a tough 84-58 road loss to DePaul on Friday. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, the Dukes not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 37-31 at halftime, Duquesne struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 47. The game’s total points of 142 fell just short of the 144.5 O/U line.
Duquesne’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 58 points on 35.7% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.1%. They hit only 27.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 22 attempts, and shot 60% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 20.
Isaiah Rivera led the Dukes with 18 points, shooting 7 of 9 overall and 4 of 6 from three-point range. David Skogman was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, including 1 for 1 from deep, and added 9 rebounds and 3 assists.
Defensively, Duquesne struggled, giving up 84 points while allowing their opponents to shoot 53% from the field. They couldn’t contain the two-point shots, with the other team hitting 55% (16/29) inside the arc.
The Dukes also had trouble defending the three, as their opponents connected on 52% (13/25) of their attempts. Duquesne sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 76% of their free throws. The Dukes also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.