The DePaul Blue Demons will host the Duquesne Dukes on Friday night at Wintrust Arena in Chicago as the college basketball season heats up. The Blue Demons (3-0) will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak, while the Dukes (0-2) search for their first victory of the young season.
DePaul enters the matchup as a solid 5.5-point favorite over Duquesne, according to the latest college basketball odds. The Blue Demons have looked impressive in their first three games, most recently cruising to a 95-64 victory over Mercer last Monday.
Standout Performances
Two key contributors led the Blue Demons in that win over Mercer. NJ Benson had a standout game, going 5-for-9 from the field to finish with 15 points. Meanwhile, JJ Traynor recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
As a team, DePaul showcased excellent ball movement, dishing out 21 assists compared to just 10 for Mercer. This unselfish play has been a hallmark of the Blue Demons’ early-season success.
On the other side, Duquesne is still searching for its first win after falling 75-68 to Princeton last Friday. Despite the loss, the Dukes saw some positive individual performances, including Kareem Rozier scoring 14 points on 5-of-8 shooting, including three 3-pointers. Jahsean Corbett also had a strong game, finishing with 13 points and 9 rebounds.
Recent History
Last season, Duquesne emerged victorious, defeating DePaul 66-55 in December 2022. The Blue Demons will be looking to avenge that defeat and continue their strong start to the 2024-25 campaign.
What To Watch For
As the Blue Demons aim to make it four wins in a row, all eyes will be on their dynamic duo of Benson and Traynor. The pair have combined for over 25 points per game so far this season and will be crucial to DePaul’s offensive success.
For Duquesne, limiting turnovers and getting consistent production from Rozier and Corbett will be key if the Dukes hope to pull off the upset on the road. Betting odds and predictions According to the latest college basketball odds, DePaul is a 5.5-point favorite at home against Duquesne. The game’s over/under stands at 144.5 points.
Our experts at Dimers have simulated this matchup 10,000 times and project DePaul to have a 67% chance of winning the game. They predict the final score will be DePaul 78, Duquesne 71.
How To Watch
Fans can catch all the action between the DePaul Blue Demons and Duquesne Dukes on Friday, November 15th, at 9 p.m. ET. Fox Sports 2 will televise the game, and fuboTV will stream it live, subject to regional restrictions.
So as the college basketball season continues to heat up, be sure to tune in as the DePaul Blue Demons look to extend their winning streak against the struggling Duquesne Dukes. It’s sure to be an exciting matchup you won’t want to miss!
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