The Colonials will be trying to slam the Duquesne Dukes on Saturday when the teams tip off at Charles E. Smith Center in college betting action.

This season, the Colonials are 9-18 overall and 8-16-1 ATS ATS, while the Dukes are 15-12 and 11-12-1 ATS against the number. As for the totals, George Washington boasts a 13-12 on the OU, and Duquesne is 11-13.



View Duquesne vs George Washington Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
If you're backing the visitors in this one, you'll find the Dukes listed as 1-point underdogs

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Colonials, most recently No. 281 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Dukes, who rate No. 238 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 70-64 victory for the Dukes.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits George Washington's No. 280-ranked offense, averaging 63 PPG, against a Dukes defense that ranks No. 280 at 71.6 PPG. The Colonials field goal percentage has averaged 42.4% so far, less than the Dukes marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.9% per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Duquesne owns the country's No. 269-rated mark, allowing 73.9 points per game on the highway. George Washington, on the other hand, rates No. 275 in scoring at home.

In their last action, Duquesne was a 74-62 loser at home against Dayton. They failed to cover the 4-point spread as favorites. The Dukes got 13 points from Mike Talley, but it was Dayton that prevailed in a 74-62 final on Wednesday at A.J. Palumbo Center.

Last time out for George Washington, they were a 72-62 loser as they battled Charlotte on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 4.5-point underdog. George Washington suffered a 72-62 loss against Charlotte on Wednesday, getting 14 points from Tony Taylor in a losing effort at Dale F. Halton Arena.


Duquesne Dukes Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Charlotte are 3-3
After playing Dayton are 4-6
After a loss are 8-2

George Washington Colonials Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing La Salle are 6-4
After playing Charlotte are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few Dukes at Colonials trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Duquesne's last 7 games on the road
Duquesne is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Duquesne is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Duquesne is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against George Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of George Washington's last 5 games
George Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Duquesne
George Washington is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Duquesne
George Washington is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home


Next up:
Duquesne at Charlotte, Wednesday, February 29
George Washington home to La Salle, Wednesday, February 29