In this article, we will formulate a Duquesne vs BYU betting prediction for this College Basketball showdown on Thursday, March 21st at the CenturyLink Center. We will take a look at:
-The Duquesne Dukes recent form and recent player performance
-The BYU Cougars recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Duquesne and BYU.
What a Run for Duquesne
Duquesne was the six seed for the A-10 tournament and they had to go through Saint Louis, Dayton, St Bonaventure and VCU to get to this point. In the last game against VCU, Duquesne scored 57 points and they ended up losing by six points. Dae Dae Grant had a strong game putting up 10 points. Duquesne is averaging 70.8 points while their defense is giving up 66 points per game. Dae Dae Grant is averaging 16.7 points while shooting 38.9 percent from the field.
BYU Finished Season Strong
BYU finished the season strong and they hope they can carry into the postseason. BYU has won two of the last three games but the loss coming in the last game against Texas Tech. Two games ago against UCF, BYU scored 87 points and they ended up winning by 14 points. BYU on the season is averaging 81.8 points while their defense is giving up 69.9 points per game. The offense is good and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Jaxson Robinson is averaging 13.8 points while shooting 42.2 percent from the field.
Duquesne vs BYU Betting Prediction
Duquesne is going to put up a fight here. BYU’s defense is giving up 69.9 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Duquesne has some confidence heading into this game and their offense going to step up here. BYU’s lack of defense is going to be the difference here as Duquesne is going to get the job done here. Back Duquesne against the spread.