Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Duquesne Dukes College Basketball Betting Preview

Saint Joseph's Hawks will go to the free throw line vs Duquesne Dukes on Saturday, hoping to boost its 10-19 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Duquesne Dukes betting line opened as -1.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.

Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Duquesne Dukes Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Duquesne Dukes sit at 10-20 (12-14-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Saint Joseph's Hawks are currently 10-19 (10-16-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Duquesne is 14-13 OU, and Saint Joseph's is 15-13 OU.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 308-rated Saint Joseph's Hawks taking on the No. 256-rated Duquesne Dukes in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Duquesne has the nation's No. 189-rated offensive output, at 70.83 PPG. The visiting Saint Joseph's Hawks defense ranks No. 169 allowing on average 73.62 PPG. The Dukes FG% has averaged 42.82% so far, more than the Duquesne Hawks marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.1% per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Saint Joseph's suffered a 68-49 loss against Rhode Island on Wednesday, getting 13 points from Charles Brown, Jr. in a losing effort at Hagan Arena.

Isiaha Mike poured in 20 points and added 20 rebounds in a losing cause for Duquesne on Wednesday, as the Patriots rolled to a 63-62 victory over Duquesne at EagleBank Arena.