Duquesne Dukes vs Hampton Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

Betting on today’s Dukes and Pirates game? Catch the action at John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Cayman Islands, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on FloC. Duquesne is favored by -6.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 135 points.

DUQUESNE DUKES VS HAMPTON PIRATES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Hampton Pirates +6.5

This game will be played at John Gray Gymnasium at 11:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE HAMPTON PIRATES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Pirates.
• Not only will Hampton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Will the Dukes Win in George Town?

Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games

Duquesne fell to South Dakota State 71-60 on Sunday, November 24th, in a home game where they entered as +3 point underdogs. The Dukes not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.

After a 33-33 tie at halftime, Duquesne struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 38.

Duquesne’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.7% from the field and 23.7% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 38 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.9%, and they connected on only 5 of 11 free throws, a 45.5% rate.

Kalen Garry led the way with 20 points, shooting 5 of 7 from beyond the arc and 7 of 10 overall. Tre Dinkins III added 19 points, hitting 4 threes, while Oscar Cluff contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Duquesne’s defense held their opponent to 71 points on 37% shooting from the field. The Dukes allowed 23 field goals on 61 attempts.

From three-point range, Duquesne’s defense gave up 9 threes on 38 attempts, a 23% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 5 free throws (45%).

Can the Pirates Secure a Win at Home?

Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games

On Sunday, November 24th, the Pirates took on the Broncos in an away game. Despite being heavy +22.5 point underdogs, Hampton kept it closer than expected, losing 83-69. They managed to cover the spread.

Hampton struggled early, trailing 41-21 at halftime. They bounced back in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 152 went over the pre-game O/U line of 139.5.

In their last game, the Hampton Pirates put up 69 points, shooting 41.3% from the field and 37% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they connected on 70% of their free throws, going 7-for-10 from the line.

Tyson Degenhart led the way with 25 points on 9-of-13 shooting, while Noah Farrakhan added 23 points, hitting 3-of-9 from deep. The Pirates had 11 assists and grabbed 6 offensive rebounds in the game.

Despite Hampton’s defensive struggles, they managed to put up 83 points on offense. They shot 54% from the field, hitting 26 of their 48 attempts. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, converting 66% of their two-point shots (22/33).

From three-point range, Hampton struggled, making just 4 of 15 attempts for 26%. However, they made up for it at the free-throw line, where they shot 77%, going 27/35. They also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds.