The Duquesne Dukes will hit the floor running against the away Massachusetts Minutemen Sunday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Duquesne Dukes betting line as -7.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Massachusetts Minutemen vs Duquesne Dukes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Duquesne Dukes battles the Massachusetts Minutemen, currently sitting with a 10-13 mark (7-13-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 12-9 for the Duquesne Dukes and 12-9 for the Massachusetts Minutemen.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Duquesne Dukes rated this week at No. 229 and the Massachusetts Minutemen sitting at No. 243.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Duquesne's No. 37-ranked offense, averaging 79.25 PPG, against a Minutemen defense that ranks No. 214 at 76.61 PPG. The Dukes field goal percentage has averaged 45.93% so far, more than the Minutemen marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.01% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Minutemen grabbed a 69-63 win over the Rams on Thursday, behind a 22-point effort from Donte Clark at Mullins Center.
Micah Mason went off for 27 points and added 3 rebounds but it wasn't enough as Dayton handed Duquesne a 76-74 defeat at Dayton Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Massachusetts at Fordham, Wednesday, February 17th
Duquesne at George Washington, Wednesday, February 17th