The Duquesne Dukes will look to improve on a 12-5 record on Saturday when they host the La Salle Explorers in NCAA basketball betting odds action at A.J. Palumbo Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The La Salle Explorers opened as 0-point in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
La Salle Explorers vs Duquesne Dukes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Duquesne Dukes currently sport a 12-5 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 8-4 ATS. The La Salle Explorers are 7-10 and 7-9 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Duquesne Dukes produce a 2-10 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the La Salle Explorers have gone 10-6 against the totals betting line.
This game puts the Duquesne Dukes, most recently No. 85 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the La Salle Explorers, who rate No. 137 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and La Salle is ranked No. 193 in NCAA basketball at 34.59 per game. Contrast that with Duquesne's No. 88 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Duquesne is the No. 112-ranked team in the country at 8.18 per game, while La Salle rates No. 164 at 7.24 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Explorers wasted a 30-point performance from Pookie Powell in losing to UMass 86-79 on Wednesday at Mullins Center.
Mike Lewis II scored 23 points in a futile effort to lead the Dukes to a win (they lost 78-67 to VCU at Siegel Center on Tuesday).
Next Betting Matchups
La Salle home to Fordham, Wednesday, January 17th
Duquesne at Saint Louis, Wednesday, January 17th