Duquesne Dukes vs DePaul Blue Demons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dukes and Blue Demons. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on FS2, and it’s hosted by the Blue Demons at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and DePaul is favored by -5.5 vs. Duquesne.
DUQUESNE DUKES VS DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons -5.5
This game will be played at Wintrust Arena at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Blue Demons.
- Not only will DePaul pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Do the Dukes Have What it Takes on the Road?
Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games
Duquesne fell to Princeton 75-68 at home on Friday, November 8th. The Dukes entered the game as +6 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, just under the 145.5 O/U line.
Duquesne led 28-25 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. Defensive lapses after the break contributed to the loss.
Duquesne’s offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field and 34.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, and they connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 12-for-18 from the line.
Caden Pierce and Dalen Davis each scored 17 points, with Davis hitting 3-of-4 from deep. Kareem Rozier added 14 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 60% from three-point range.
Despite giving up 75 points, Duquesne’s defense held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 24 made baskets on 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Duquesne’s defense gave up 8 threes on 23 attempts, with their opponent shooting 34%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 66%. Duquesne allowed 7 offensive rebounds.
Can the Blue Demons Hold Strong at Home?
DePaul cruised to a 95-64 win over Mercer on Monday, November 11th, covering the -9 spread. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the O/U line of 157.5.
After dominating the 1st half with a 51-22 lead, the Blue Demons scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42.
DePaul’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points and shooting 54.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.3%, thanks in part to their 67.6% shooting on two-point attempts.
The Blue Demons also hit 9 of 25 three-pointers (36%) and connected on 18 of 25 free throws (72%). They dished out 21 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, with JJ Traynor contributing 10 boards and 11 points.
DePaul’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 64 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, with 25 makes on 37 tries.
From beyond the arc, DePaul’s opponent shot 36%, knocking down 9 of 25 three-pointers. DePaul also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 for 72%. The Blue Demons gave up 12 offensive rebounds.