The Rhode Island Rams host Duquesne on Saturday, looking to build on their 14-12 mark against the 15-11 Dukes in college basketball betting action at Thomas M. Ryan Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Duquesne Dukes opened as 8-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).
Duquesne Dukes vs Rhode Island Rams Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Rhode Island Rams battles the Duquesne Dukes, currently sitting with a 15-11 mark (11-12 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 13-10-1 for the Rhode Island Rams and 14-9 for the Duquesne Dukes.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 195-rated Duquesne Dukes taking on the No. 102-rated Rhode Island Rams in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Duquesne is ranked No. 28 in NCAA basketball at 40 per game. Contrast that with Rhode Island's No. 191 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Rhode Island is the No. 161-ranked team in the country at 6.73 per game, while Duquesne rates No. 20 at 9.27 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Duquesne got 26 points from Micah Mason on the way to a 81-74 loss against George Washington on Wednesday at A.J. Palumbo Center.
Jared Terrell scored 22 points in a futile effort to lead the Rams to a win (they lost 83-67 to Virginia Commonwealth at Siegel Center on Tuesday).
- Duquesne is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of Duquesne's last 11 games
- Duquesne is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Duquesne's last 5 games on the road
- Rhode Island is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rhode Island's last 5 games
- Rhode Island is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
- Rhode Island is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Duquesne at St. Bonaventure, Wednesday, February 24th
Rhode Island at Davidson, Tuesday, February 23rd
