Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Verizon Center Sunday as host Georgetown looks to handle the Duquesne Dukes in NCAA hoops action.

This season, the Hoyas are 0-0 overall and 0-0 ATS ATS, while the Dukes are 0-1 and 0-0 ATS against the number. As for the totals, Georgetown boasts a 0-0 on the OU, and Duquesne is 0-0.



View Duquesne vs Georgetown Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as 15-point underdogs 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(.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Hoyas, most recently No. 9 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Dukes, who rate No. 257 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 34-31 victory for the Hoyas.



How They Match Up:
Scoring and defensive stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features Georgetown's No. 289-ranked scoring average of 0 PPG, against a Dukes defense rated No. 236 and allowing 69 PPG. The Hoyas FG% has averaged 0% to date this season, less than the Dukes shooters have managed so far (37.9% per game).

Defensively, Duquesne features the nation's No. 264-rated defense on the road, allowing 69 points per game. Georgetown, meanwhile, comes in at No. 171 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for Duquesne, they were a 69-66 loser as they battled Albany on the road. Duquesne got 17 points from Derrick Colter but lost anyway, 69-66, to Albany on Friday at SEFCU Arena.


Duquesne Dukes Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing James Madison are 2-0
After playing Albany are 1-0
After a loss are 6-4

Georgetown Hoyas Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
After playing North Carolina State are 1-0
After a loss are 7-3

A few Dukes at Hoyas trends to consider:
Duquesne is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Georgetown's last 5 games at home
Georgetown is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Georgetown's last 7 games
Georgetown is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games


Next up:
Duquesne home to James Madison, Monday, November 19
Georgetown home to Liberty, Wednesday, November 14