Duquesne at VCU 3/3/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Anthonoy-deleo |

Last Updated: 03/02/2020 at 10:49 PM ET

The Duquesne Dukes are set to visit Stuart C. Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia for an A-10 clash against the VCU Rams. The Duquesne Dukes come into this matchup with a 20-8 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the George Mason Patriots, 81-78. Leading the way for the Duquesne Dukes was sophomore guard Sincere Carry as he recorded 23 points and 4 assists. Junior forward Marcus Weathers had a productive outing for the Dukes as he pitched in 16 points and 10 rebounds.

The Duquesne Dukes had a good shooting game against the George Mason Patriots as they connected on 28 of their 50 field goal attempts (56%), but they were significantly worse from behind the three-point line (37.5%). The Duquesne Dukes won the turnover battle against the George Mason Patriots (20-13), but they were dominated by the Patriots in the rebounding department (40-21).

The VCU Rams come into this matchup with an 18-11 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the George Washington Colonials, 75-51. Leading the way for the VCU Rams was senior guard Mike’L Simms as he recorded 14 points and 6 rebounds. Joining Simms in the backcourt was freshman guard Nah’Shon Hyland who had a productive outing for the Rams with 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.

The VCU Rams had a good shooting game against the George Washington Colonials as they connected on 28 of their 50 field goal attempts (56%), and they were good from behind the three-point line (50%). The VCU Rams won the turnover battle against the George Washington Colonials (16-8), and they edged out the Colonials in the rebounding department (30-27).

The VCU Rams have really struggled as of recent as they have dropped 5 of their last 6 games, and they will have to stop a Duquesne team who has rattled off two straight wins. The Dukes have been solid on the defensive side of the court this season as they are holding their opponents to an average of 65.8 PPG, and they should have no problem stopping a VCU team that ranks 8th in the A-10 in scoring. Duquesne are strong at every level as forward Marcus Weathers is leading the way with 15.1 PPG and 7.6 RPG while sophomore guard Sincere Curry is pitching in 13.4 PPG and 5.9 RPG. The VCU Rams are really struggling to shoot the ball this season as they are connecting on 42.4% of their field goal attempts, and I think that keeps Duquesne in the game in what should be an upset. Final Score Prediction, Duquesne Dukes win and cover ATS 71-68.                                   

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