The La Salle Explorers will be trying to slam the Duquesne Dukes on Saturday when the teams tip off at Tom Gola Arena in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Duquesne Dukes were listed as 10-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Duquesne Dukes vs La Salle Explorers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Duquesne Dukes will look to cover the spread vs the La Salle Explorers on Saturday, as the Dukes are 7-5 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Explorers are 3-6 ATS. Duquesne is 5-7 against the total, while La Salle is 6-3 versus the total betting line.
The Explorers - Dukes odds would favor the Explorers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. La Salle is rated No. 125 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Duquesne is at No. 217.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up La Salle's No. 37 nationally ranked offense (81 points per game) against a Duquesne Dukes defense that sits as the No. 153 at 71.8 PPG. The La Salle Explorers have been averaging 46.64% from the field, more than the Dukes have managed so far this season (42.82% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Mike Lewis II scored 23 points in a futile effort to lead the Dukes to a win (they lost 94-87 to VCU at A.J. Palumbo Center on Wednesday).
The battle between the Explorers and Billikens didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Saint Louis was handed a 75-54 defeat on Wednesday at Tom Gola Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Duquesne home to Saint Louis, Wednesday, January 11th
La Salle at Rhode Island, Thursday, January 12th