UC Irvine Anteaters vs Duquesne Dukes Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23

The Anteaters 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. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Dukes as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.

UC IRVINE ANTEATERS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Duquesne Dukes -3.5

This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Dukes.
• Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Taking a Look at the Anteaters Chances in Pittsburgh

UC Irvine, who has a 5-1 record, is getting ready to play their 7th game of the season. In the previous ten road games, UC Irvine has a record of 5-5, which includes last year. As of today’s game, UC Irvine holds a 5-1 ATS record. Over their last five games, the team has gone 4-0 vs. the spread.

Through six games, UC Irvine has an over/under record of 2-3-1 with their games averaging a combined 144.3 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Anteaters’ over/under record is 0-2-1, with their games averaging 78 points per game.

The UC Irvine offense is coming off a game in which they scored 83 points vs. Rice. Overall their field goal percentage was 51.7% while connecting on 5 threes. On the offensive front, the Anteaters have a season-long field goal percentage of 50%, ranking 64th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 107th in terms of percentage and 261st in three-pointers made.

At this time, the Anteaters’ defense is positioned 55th in the country, permitting 65.1 points per game. In today’s game, the UC Irvine defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 68 points.

Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Dukes?

Duquesne has played a total of six games and currently holds a 4-2 overall record. In their previous ten games at home, which includes last year, Duquesne has a record of 3-7. As Duquesne enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 3-3. Looking at their performance in the last five games, the team has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving Duquesne have had an average of 151 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 146.9 points. Their over/under record is 4-2-0. When looking at the Dukes’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 76 points per game.

Duquesne’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 79 points vs. Nebraska. Overall, they hit 44.4% of their shots from the field and went 15/17 from the free-throw line. The team’s scoring leader is Dae Dae Grant, who holds an average of 20.8 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Jimmy Clark III is averaging 17.3 points per game this season.

At present, the Dukes’ defense is nationally ranked 127th, allowing 71.5 points per game. Duquesne’s three-point defense is currently 86th in the country at 8.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.9% of their shots vs. Duquesne.