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Saint Louis Billikens vs Duquesne Dukes Picks and Predictions January 20th 2026
Tuesday night brings a fast-paced A-10 matchup as Saint Louis visits Duquesne at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh. Tipoff is set for 7:00 PM ET, with the Billikens installed as 9.5-point road favorites and priced at -454 on the moneyline. Duquesne comes in at +333, while the total is sitting at a lofty 164.5. Saint Louis has the edge in just about every category — but covering this number away from home might be trickier than it looks.
Both teams like to play fast, which pushes the total high. But Saint Louis brings better efficiency and guard depth, while Duquesne has struggled to keep pace with higher-end offenses. This game could get wild, but there’s a clear edge if you trust tempo plus shot selection.
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Saint Louis Billikens vs Duquesne Dukes Odds
Here are the current betting lines for Saint Louis vs Duquesne. Be sure to check the latest college basketball odds before placing your bets.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Billikens | -454 | -9.5 (-112) | O 164.5 (-110) |
| Duquesne Dukes | +333 | +9.5 (-112) | U 164.5 (-110) |
Saint Louis Billikens Betting Form
Saint Louis is built to cover these types of numbers — especially when they’re dictating pace. The Billikens run a high-tempo offense led by aggressive guard play and constant rim pressure. They shoot a decent percentage from deep, but their real strength is getting downhill, drawing fouls, and attacking the paint relentlessly.
Defensively, they’ve been more active in recent games, with improved rotations and better rim protection. The key for Saint Louis is limiting turnovers and staying out of foul trouble — issues that have crept up in close games on the road. But against a shaky Duquesne team, they should be able to get into their sets and force high-percentage looks.
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Duquesne Dukes Betting Form
Duquesne continues to struggle defensively and hasn’t been able to find consistency on either end of the floor. The Dukes have allowed 80+ in three of their last five and aren’t deep enough to play at the tempo they prefer. They like to push in transition, but without strong rebounding or reliable ball-handling, it often backfires.
Offensively, Duquesne has a couple of capable shooters but lacks a true creator. Their shot selection suffers late in the clock, and they don’t get to the free-throw line enough to make up for dry spells. At home, they’ve had some success keeping games close early, but poor second-half execution has led to fadeouts against better teams.
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Saint Louis Billikens vs Duquesne Dukes Matchup Breakdown
Expect a lot of possessions. Both teams want to play fast, but only one can sustain it for 40 minutes. Saint Louis is much more efficient, both in transition and the half-court, and they draw fouls at a significantly higher rate. That’s bad news for Duquesne, whose bench depth is suspect.
Matchup edges:
- Saint Louis controls the tempo and gets to the line more
- Duquesne struggles with second-half defense and rebounding
- FT rate and offensive rebounding favor the Billikens
- High total, but poor execution from Duquesne could drag pace late
Saint Louis should own the shot quality and foul margin. If they start hot and maintain pressure, it’s hard to see Duquesne staying inside the number. The total is elevated due to tempo, but with one-sided efficiency, it may still sneak under if Duquesne stalls out in the second half.
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Saint Louis Billikens vs Duquesne Dukes Predictions and Best Bets
There’s a gap here — both stylistically and in terms of execution. Saint Louis is just the better team, and unless they go cold or turn it over excessively, they should cover this number. Duquesne hasn’t shown enough offensive consistency to keep pace with the Billikens’ tempo and shot creation.
The total is high at 164.5, and while both teams play fast, we may see too many empty possessions from Duquesne to cash the Over. If Saint Louis controls the game flow, look for longer possessions late as they protect the lead.
Best Bet: Saint Louis Billikens -9.5 (-112)
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