Dayton Flyers vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25
The Flyers and Dukes are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dukes will host the game at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. Dayton come into this Atlantic 10 conference matchup as the -3.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 132.5 points.
DAYTON FLYERS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Duquesne Dukes +3.5
This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.
WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Dukes.
- Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Will Dayton Make it Happen on the Road?
Dayton Flyers Recent Game/Games
Dayton improved to 11-6 on the season with an 83-81 win over Loyola Chicago on Saturday. The Flyers were -10.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread.
Dayton led 33-26 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 35. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.
Dayton put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.4%. They connected on 8 of 22 three-point attempts (36.4%) and hit 21 of 27 free throws (77.8%).
Enoch Cheeks led the way with 26 points, hitting 6 of 9 from beyond the arc and shooting 71.4% overall. Sheldon Edwards Jr. added 19 points, making 5 of 8 threes, while Jayden Dawson also contributed 19 points.
Dayton’s defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Flyers allowed 54% shooting from two-point range, with their opponents hitting 19 of 35 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Dayton’s defense allowed 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 77%.
Can Duquesne Pull Off a Home Win?
Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games
Duquesne improved to 8-9 on the season with a 75-57 home win over St. Bonaventure on Saturday. The Dukes entered as +1.5 underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.
Duquesne led 38-29 at halftime and maintained control by outscoring the Bonnies 37-28 in the second half. The total points for the game were 132, surpassing the O/U line of 128.5.
Duquesne’s offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. They connected on 14 of 34 three-point attempts, hitting 41.2% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%.
Noel Brown led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from the floor. Maximus Edwards was efficient in 17 minutes, scoring 17 points on 6 of 8 shooting, including 5 of 7 from three-point range.
Despite Duquesne allowing 57 points, they gave up a 46% shooting performance, with the opposing team hitting 28 of 60 shots. Inside the arc, the Dukes allowed 53% shooting, as the other team made 14 of 26 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Duquesne’s defense saw the opposition connect on 14 of 34 shots, good for 41%. The other team also went to the free-throw line 7 times, making 5 for 71%. Duquesne gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.