St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bonnies and Dukes. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Dukes at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! In this Atlantic 10 matchup, St. Bonaventure is favored bt -2 vs. Duquesne. The over/under for the game is 126.5 points.
ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Duquesne Dukes +2
This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.
WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Dukes.
- Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 126.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Will the Bonnies Win in Pittsburgh?
St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games
The Bonnies improved to 14-3 on the season with a 63-49 win over Richmond on Wednesday. Playing at home, St. Bonaventure entered the game as -13.5 favorites and covered the spread.
Leading 37-25 at halftime, the Bonnies allowed just 24 points in the second half while scoring 26 of their own. The game’s total points of 112 fell short of the 129.5 O/U line.
St. Bonaventure’s offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 45.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They hit 58.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 31.8% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-22 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Bonnies shot 73.7%, making 14 of 19 attempts.
Jonah Hinton led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range and shooting 50% overall. Chance Moore added 15 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Jason Roche was 4-for-5 from deep, finishing with 12 points in 24 minutes.
St. Bonaventure’s defense held their opponent to just 49 points, despite allowing them to shoot 45% from the field. The Bonnies gave up 14 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, the Bonnies limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 22 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 shots for 73%. St. Bonaventure allowed just 4 offensive rebounds.
Are the Dukes Ready for a Home Win?
Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games
Duquesne improved to 7-9 on the season after a 73-65 road win over George Washington on Wednesday. The Dukes entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.
Duquesne led 42-29 at halftime but allowed 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The total points for the game ended at 138, just over the 137.5 O/U line.
Duquesne put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 37% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-27, and hit 81.2% of their free throws (13-for-16).
Rafael Castro led the way with 27 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field. Maximus Edwards added 22 points in just 17 minutes, hitting 3-of-5 from beyond the arc and shooting 80% overall.
Duquesne’s defense held their opponent to 65 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Duquesne’s defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% shooting percentage. They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 16, shooting 61%. Duquesne gave up 15 offensive rebounds.