The Duquesne Dukes (18-9, 8-6 Atlantic 10) and La Salle Explorers (13-14, 7-7) meet Wednesday at Tom Gola Arena in Philadelphia. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Duquesne vs. La Salle game odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Dukes had a 4-game win streak snapped last time out at Saint Louis Saturday, falling 90-85 while pushing against the number at most shops. The Over (146.5) cashed, halting a 3-game Under streak. Duquesne is 15-3 straight up (SU) at home, but just 2-6 SU on the road.
The Explorers fell 70-66 as 5.5-point underdogs in Fairfax County against George Mason Saturday, snapping a 5-game win streak, but have still covered its 7 in a row. La Salle is 8-5 SU at home.
La Salle has won 3 of the past 4 meetings between these programs while going 7-3 SU in the previous 10 in the series. The Explorers have also covered 3 in a row, while the Over is an impressive 8-1 across the previous 9 meetings.
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Duquesne at La Salle odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:12 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
- Against the spread (ATS): Duquesne -2.5 (-105) | La Salle +2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Duquesne at La Salle picks and predictions
Prediction
Duquesne 73, La Salle 69
Moneyline
The moneyline was OTB at the time of publication.
However, once it opens Duquesne will be worth a look in this Keystone State battle, especially if you don’t want to sweat out the points in what should be a very close battle in the A-10.
Taking the Dukes on the moneyline comes with a risk, as La Salle has won 2 in a row in the series, and 7 of the past 10 overall. However, Duquesne is easily having the better season overall.
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Against the spread
DUQUESNE -2.5 (-105) is worth a look, but go lightly. At most, a half-unit play is warranted.
The Dukes are 3-1-1 ATS in the past 5 games overall, and 4-0 ATS in the past 4 against teams with a losing overall record.
However, La Salle has cashed in 7 in a row and is 5-0 ATS in the past 5 against teams with an overall winning mark. It will be a sweat until the end, but look for the Dukes to grind out the narrow victory and cover. The road team has cashed in 5 of the past 7 meetings overall between these programs.
Over/Under
UNDER 143.5 (-105) is the lean, but again, but with a half-unit play at best.
The Over has hit in 5 of the past 6 games on the road for Duquesne, but the Under is 5-2 in the past 7 for the Dukes after a SU loss. The Under is also 5-1 in the past 6 at Tom Gola Arena for the Explorers, while going 5-1 in the past 6 at home against a team with a losing overall road mark.
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