Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Duquesne when they take on the Virginia Commonwealth Rams on Wednesday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Virginia Commonwealth Rams as -12-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Duquesne Dukes vs Virginia Commonwealth Rams Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Duquesne Dukes will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Wednesday; they are 7-8 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Virginia Commonwealth Rams are 10-5 ATS. Duquesne Dukes are 7-8 on betting the total; Virginia Commonwealth Rams are 6-8-1.
The Rams - Dukes odds would favor the Rams if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Virginia Commonwealth is rated No. 18 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Duquesne is at No. 252.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Virginia Commonwealth has the nation's No. 87-rated offensive output, at 76.89 PPG. The visiting Duquesne Dukes defense ranks No. 202 allowing on average 75.22 PPG. The Rams FG% has averaged 43.99% so far, less than the Virginia Commonwealth Dukes marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.51% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Dukes got 27 points from Micah Mason as Duquesne ran past St. Bonaventure 95-88 on Saturday at A.J. Palumbo Center.
The Rams got 29 points from JeQuan Lewis as Virginia Commonwealth ran past Richmond 94-89 on Saturday at Robins Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Duquesne at George Mason, Saturday, January 23rd
Virginia Commonwealth at St. Bonaventure, Saturday, January 23rd