Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/25
Planning on watching today’s Ramblers and Dukes game? Catch the action at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Dukes hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on CBSS. In this Atlantic 10 matchup, Loyola Chicago is favored bt -1.5 vs. Duquesne. The over/under for the game is 130.5 points.
LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Duquesne Dukes +1.5
This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 6:00 ET on Saturday, February 8th.
WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Dukes.
- Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Can Loyola Chicago Pull Off a Road Win?
Loyola Chicago Ramblers Recent Game/Games
Loyola Chicago improved to 13-8 on the season with a convincing 77-53 win over St. Bonaventure on Tuesday. The Ramblers, who were favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 130 fell just short of the 133.5 over/under line.
Leading 33-24 at halftime, Loyola Chicago clamped down defensively in the second half, holding the Bonnies to 29 points while scoring 44 of their own.
Loyola Chicago’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 59.6% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 69.2%. They were particularly dominant inside, hitting 87% of their two-point attempts (20/23), while connecting on 37.9% from beyond the arc (11/29). The Ramblers finished with 24 assists on 31 made field goals.
Des Watson led the way with 17 points, knocking down 3 of 8 from three-point range. Miles Rubin was nearly perfect, hitting 7 of 8 shots for 15 points, and grabbing 9 rebounds. Jayden Dawson added 14 points, hitting 4 threes on 11 attempts.
Despite Loyola Chicago’s defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 53 points. The Ramblers allowed a 59% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 31 of 52 shots.
From beyond the arc, Loyola Chicago’s opponent shot 37%, making 11 of 29 three-point attempts. The Ramblers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made 4 free throws.
Will the Dukes Defense Show Up at Home?
Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games
Duquesne’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 8-14 after a 73-68 loss to Richmond on Wednesday. The Dukes were -2.5 favorites going into the game but couldn’t cover the spread.
After trailing 33-27 at halftime, Duquesne scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40. The combined points for the game were 141, going over the pre-game O/U line of 127.5.
Duquesne’s offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field and 35.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes on 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 58.3% of their 12 attempts.
Maximus Edwards led the way with 21 points, shooting 80% from the field and 66.7% from three. Tre Dinkins added 17 points, hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% clip, while Jason Roche was perfect from the field, going 4/4 overall and 3/3 from deep, finishing with 14 points and 7 rebounds.
Duquesne’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 61% from the field. The Dukes couldn’t contain the two-point shooting, as they allowed 17 baskets on 29 attempts, a 58% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Duquesne’s defense gave up 8 threes on 12 attempts, with the opposing team hitting 66% of their shots. The Dukes also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, shooting 83%.