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Duquesne @ Rhode Island

Current Records: Duquesne 6-21; Rhode Island 13-13

What to Know

The Rhode Island Rams lost both of their matches to the Duquesne Dukes last season on scores of 69-71 and 75-86, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. Rhode Island and Duquesne will face off in an Atlantic 10 battle at 12:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Thomas M. Ryan Center. Neither the Rams nor Duquesne could muster much offensive firepower in their last games, so look to the defense to decide this one.

Rhode Island received a tough blow on Tuesday as they fell 73-55 to the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. The losing side was boosted by forward Makhi Mitchell, who had 14 points along with nine rebounds and three blocks.

Meanwhile, Duquesne has to be aching after a bruising 74-50 loss to the Davidson Wildcats on Wednesday. The top scorers for the Dukes were forward Kevin Easley Jr. (16 points) and guard Tyson Acuff (15 points).

The Rams are the favorite in this one, with an expected 13-point margin of victory. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past three games, so buyers beware.

Rhode Island is now 13-13 while Duquesne sits at 6-21. Two stats to keep an eye on: Rhode Island have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 38.50%, which places them 13th in college basketball. Less enviably, the Dukes have only been able to knock down 39.80% percent of their shots, which is the fourth lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked against Duquesne.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Thomas M. Ryan Center -- Kingston, Rhode Island
  • TV: USA Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $11.76

Odds

The Rams are a big 13-point favorite against the Dukes, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Rams, as the game opened with the Rams as an 11.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Rhode Island have won four out of their last seven games against Duquesne.

  • Feb 27, 2021 - Duquesne 86 vs. Rhode Island 75
  • Jan 20, 2021 - Duquesne 71 vs. Rhode Island 69
  • Jan 22, 2020 - Rhode Island 77 vs. Duquesne 55
  • Jan 30, 2019 - Duquesne 75 vs. Rhode Island 72
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Rhode Island 61 vs. Duquesne 58
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Rhode Island 90 vs. Duquesne 69
  • Feb 20, 2016 - Rhode Island 77 vs. Duquesne 74

Injury Report for Rhode Island

  • Allen Betrand: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
  • Abdou Samb: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)

Injury Report for Duquesne

  • Austin Rotroff: Game-Time Decision (Foot)
  • Tre Williams: Out for the Season (Knee)
  • Rodney Gunn Jr.: Out for the Season (Ankle)