Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Peacocks versus the Dukes? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 127.5 points, and Duquesne is favored by -4.5 against Saint Peter’s in a non-conference matchup.
SAINT PETER’S PEACOCKS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Duquesne Dukes -4.5
This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.
WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Dukes.
- Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 127.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Peacocks Lock in a Road Win?
Saint Peter’s Peacocks Recent Game/Games
Saint Peter’s improved to 2-3 on the season with a 78-76 road win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Tuesday. Despite being -8 favorites, the Peacocks didn’t cover the spread.
Trailing 40-34 at halftime, Saint Peter’s turned things around by scoring 44 points in the 2nd half while holding Fairleigh Dickinson to 36. The game’s total points of 154 went over the pre-game O/U line of 142.
Saint Peter’s put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 38.9% from beyond the arc, making 7 threes in total. At the free-throw line, they were 17-for-22, good for 77.3%.
Terrence Brown led the Peacocks with 23 points, while Bryce Eaton added 19 points and 4 assists. Bismark Nsiah and Zaakir Williamson each contributed 13 points, with Williamson shooting 83.3% from the field. Ahmed Barba-Bey was efficient from three, hitting 3 of 4 attempts for 11 points.
Saint Peter’s defense gave up 76 points, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field, including 50% on two-point attempts (19/38). From beyond the arc, the opponent hit 7 of 18 threes, good for 38%.
At the free-throw line, the opposing team went 17/23, shooting 73%. Saint Peter’s also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can Duquesne Grab a Win at Home?
Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games
Duquesne improved to 2-3 on the season with a 67-54 road win over Old Dominion on Tuesday, November 26th. The Dukes entered the game as -9.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.
Duquesne led 26-19 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The combined points of 121 fell short of the O/U line of 139.5.
Duquesne put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They hit 52.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 4 of 13 threes (30.8%).
Devin Ceaser led the Dukes with 23 points, despite missing both of his three-point attempts. Matus Hronsky added 13 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Maximus Edwards contributed 11 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 55.6% overall.
Duquesne’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 32% shooting from the field. The Dukes limited their opponent’s three-point production, allowing just 2 made threes on 18 attempts for an 11% shooting percentage.
Inside the arc, Duquesne’s defense gave up 19 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 10 shots for 66%.