Duquesne Dukes vs Saint Joseph’s Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/25
Looking to win big? The Dukes and Hawks face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hawks are hosting the game at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 136.5 points, and Saint Joseph’s is favored by -9 vs. Duquesne in a Atlantic 10 conference matchup.
DUQUESNE DUKES VS SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Duquesne Dukes +9
This game will be played at Hagan Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 29th.
WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Hawks.
- Even though we have Saint Joseph’s winning straight-up, we like Duquesne at +9.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Duquesne Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games
Duquesne’s season record fell to 8-11 after a narrow 65-63 loss to Fordham on Sunday. The Dukes, who were -3 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Duquesne led 30-29 at halftime but were outscored 36-33 in the second half. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.
Duquesne’s offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 12 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 57.1% of their 14 attempts.
Joshua Rivera led the Dukes with 16 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field. Japhet Medor added 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists, despite shooting just 27.3%. Cam Crawford contributed 13 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep, while Romad Dean and Tre Dinkins III also made key contributions.
Duquesne’s defense held their opponent to 65 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field. The Dukes gave up 15 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Duquesne’s defense limited their opponent to 5 threes on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 83%. Duquesne allowed 16 offensive rebounds.
Will the Hawks Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Saint Joseph’s Hawks Recent Game/Games
Saint Joseph’s fell to 12-8 on the season after a 77-72 road loss to Dayton on Friday. The Hawks entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 142.5.
After trailing 39-26 at halftime, the Hawks made a push in the second half, scoring 46 points while allowing 38. Despite the strong second-half effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.
Saint Joseph’s put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field. They connected on just 27.3% of their 33 three-point attempts, but hit 58.6% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they were 11-for-13, good for 84.6%.
Nate Santos led the Hawks with 24 points, hitting all 4 of his three-point attempts and shooting 64.3% overall. Erik Reynolds II added 21 points, making 4 threes on 13 attempts, while Xzayvier Brown contributed 18 points and 5 assists.
Saint Joseph’s defense gave up 77 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 52% of their attempts (19/36).
From beyond the arc, Saint Joseph’s allowed 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they converted 15 free throws (83%).