South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
Planning on watching today’s Jackrabbits and Dukes game? Catch the action at John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Cayman Islands, as the Dukes hosts this showdown at 1:30 ET on FloC. In this non-conference matchup, South Dakota State is favored by -2.5 against Duquesne. The over/under for the game is 147 points.
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Duquesne Dukes +2.5
This game will be played at John Gray Gymnasium at 1:30 ET on Sunday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Dukes.
- Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Do the Jackrabbits Have a Shot at a Road Win?
South Dakota State cruised to a 101-76 victory over Southern Miss on Wednesday, November 20th. Playing at home, the Jackrabbits entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points reached 177, surpassing the over/under line of 154.
The Jackrabbits took control early, leading 55-32 at halftime. While they allowed 44 points in the 2nd half, they added 46 points of their own to maintain a comfortable lead.
South Dakota State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 101 points while shooting 61% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.8%, thanks in large part to their 73.7% shooting on two-point attempts.
Jaden Jackson led the way with 19 points in just 19 minutes, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. Oscar Cluff was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7 and adding 9 rebounds in 16 minutes of action.
South Dakota State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 73% of their two-point attempts, going 28/38 inside the arc.
From three-point range, their opponents shot 38%, making 8 of 21 attempts. South Dakota State also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 21 free throws at a 72% rate. The Jackrabbits gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Can the Dukes Secure a Win at Home?
Duquesne fell to Milwaukee 80-74 at home on Tuesday, November 19th. The Dukes, who were -7 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 154, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.
After trailing 37-28 at halftime, Duquesne scored 46 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t stop Milwaukee, who put up 43 points in the same period.
Duquesne’s offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a 55.2% success rate on two-pointers and 29% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 31 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Dukes connected on 65.2%, making 15 of 23 attempts.
Kentrell Pullian led the way with 22 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from three-point range. Jake DiMichele added 21 points, hitting 69.2% of his shots and 50% from deep. Tre Dinkins contributed 20 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 44.4% clip, and Jamichael Stillwell grabbed 10 rebounds to go with his 11 points.
Duquesne’s defense gave up 80 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 55% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 16 of 29 shots.
From beyond the arc, Duquesne held the opposition to 29% shooting, as they made 9 of 31 three-point attempts. The other team also went 15/23 from the free-throw line, shooting 65%. Duquesne gave up 13 offensive rebounds.