<p>The Hawks 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. Saint Joseph's is favored by -2.5 in this Atlantic 10 conference matchup the against Duquesne. The over/under for the game is set at 133.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duquesne Dukes +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Pittsburgh Possible for the Hawks?</h3><p>Saint Joseph's dropped to 10-5 on the season after a 73-57 road loss to Saint Louis on Friday. The Hawks entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 36-29 at halftime, Saint Joseph's managed just 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points (130) fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p><p>Saint Joseph's struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 32.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.9%, and they hit only 15.4% of their three-point attempts, going 4-for-26 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Isaiah Swope was a bright spot, scoring 26 points and hitting 4-of-9 threes, while also dishing out 8 assists. Robbie Avila added 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and 4-of-8 from three-point range.</p><p>Saint Joseph's defense struggled, allowing 73 points on 49% shooting from the field. They gave up 66% on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 27 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition shot 32%, making 9 of 28 attempts. Saint Joseph's sent them to the line 14 times, where they converted 10 free throws at a 71% rate. The Hawks allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Dukes Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dukes dropped to 5-9 on the season after a 77-71 road loss to Davidson on Saturday. Duquesne entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the over/under line of 132.5.</p> 

<p>Duquesne led 38-34 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring 33 points while allowing 43. This second-half performance was a key factor in their loss.</p><p>Jahsean Corbett led the Dukes with 29 points, shooting 60% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Reed Bailey added 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall. Zach Laput contributed 17 points, connecting on 66.7% of his shots, including 2 of 4 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Duquesne shot 46% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 33.3% of their threes, going 7 for 21, and made 6 of 10 free throws. The Dukes grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists in the game.</p><p>Duquesne's defense struggled, giving up 77 points on 51% shooting. They allowed the opposing team to hit 17 of 29 from two-point range, a 58% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Duquesne's opponents shot 40%, making 9 of 22 attempts. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws.</p>

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